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Tongue-on-cheek
A short break from churches and historical buildings.
The Israel Border Police is a special division of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF). Approximately 20% of its 6,000 troops are deployed in patrolling the streets of the City of Jerusalem.
National military service is mandatory for all Israeli citizens over the age of 18, although Arab citizens are exempted if they so wish. Other exceptions may be made on religious, physical or psychological grounds. Men serve three years in the IDF, while women serve two.
Border Guard servicemen, Muslim Quarter, Old City of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel (Friday 26 November 2010 @ 12:24pm).
Tongue-on-cheek
A short break from churches and historical buildings.
The Israel Border Police is a special division of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF). Approximately 20% of its 6,000 troops are deployed in patrolling the streets of the City of Jerusalem.
National military service is mandatory for all Israeli citizens over the age of 18, although Arab citizens are exempted if they so wish. Other exceptions may be made on religious, physical or psychological grounds. Men serve three years in the IDF, while women serve two.
Border Guard servicemen, Muslim Quarter, Old City of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel (Friday 26 November 2010 @ 12:24pm).