In recent weeks, an acquaintance of mine, 37 years old, received a notice that the exemption he had been granted from reserve duty – immediately after completing his non-combat service – is now being reconsidered. He hasn't held a weapon since basic training. Yet the IDF, in its current distress, is searching for soldiers wherever it can find them.
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