The other face of the IDF….is Muslim
Posted: February 12, 2012 Filed under: Islam and the Jews 35 Comments »
Although unknown to most of the world, there are many Bedouin Muslims who are loyal to the State of Israel and proudly serve in the Israeli Defense Forces.
BBC In fact, there are thousands of Muslim Bedouin who serve in the IDF, and even bear arms against their fellow Muslims in the West Bank and Gaza. They do so although it is not compulsory for them to serve in the Israeli military, as it is for most Israeli Jews.
Israel’s Bedouin are a Muslim, Arabic-speaking group. Although these formerly nomadic people were once considered part of the Palestinian nation, most of them are now proud to call themselves Israelis. Co-operation between Jews and Bedouin began before the establishment of the Israeli state in 1948. In 1946, tribal leader Abu Yusuf al-Heib sent more than 60 of his men to fight alongside Zionist forces against their Arab neighbours in Galilee.
BEDOUIN IDF SOLDIERS during a military parade in Tel-Aviv in June 1949
More than 60 years on, Maj Fallah’s devotion to the Jewish state was unequivocal. He even refused to be interviewed by me in Arabic, insisting: “I have better command of Hebrew.” Military service is a family tradition in many Bedouin villages, especially those located in the north of Israel.
The reason these Muslims are civilised is that they were born, raised and educated in Israel.
Had they been born in any Muslim country they would be the same dumbed down morons we see in Israel’s neighbours.
Good point, I would have missed that.
How is it then that the muslims born, raised and educated in the West are so dumb then?
My bad! I did NOT know about the Bedouin(s).
I really would like to learn more about them.
I live in the Negev where the majority of the Israeli Beduin live.Their population numbers about 100,000 and it’s true that in the past the Beduin served in the Israeli Defense forces out of loyalty to the State.
There has been a creeping Islamization of the Negev Beduin,and whereas 30 years ago they were mostly not so religious,now most are religious.That means the women wear the hijab and some are completely veiled.I’ve seen a few of the men wearing the traditional Arab garb and beards,but most of the men do not.Some practice polygamy and Israel doesn’t interfere,even though it’s against the law,which is interesting.There have been cases of honor killings in Israel by both Beduin and Arabs,but not like you’d find in predominately Arab countries.
All in all the Beduin historically serve whoever is in charge,be they Jewish,the British or the Ottoman Turks.
I have had no contact with any from the Galilee,so cannot comment on the claim that serving in the IDF is a family tradition up there.
I do know that as populations become more Islamic,the more possibility for problems for the State of Israel.
Yona, I understand that the Druze are obligated to serve in the IDF, but the Bedouins are not. Why is that?
Bonni,
I’m not sure,but it may be that the Druze,although their culture is Islamic,their religion is an offshoot of Islam and they aren’t considered Arabs.
Beduins are the original Arabs and Israel has not wanted to set up a situation where Arabs are forced to go into the army,even if they are citizens,and kill other Arabs.
Yona, OK, thanks, I didn’t know that.
I had heard before that there were Bedouins serving in the IDF. They are serving the country in which they live.
Was the CNN piece done to say that muslims are only fighting the Jews over land…the muslims couldn’t possibly be fighting them because their un-holy book says to do so!
RW, CNN used to have the Glenn Beck program, too. So who knows what they were trying to say?
Finally a feel good story about reposible muslams, and they are Arabic too, amazing.
My salute to those that serve Israel honorably.
Not quite like our muslims at Ft Hood, that is still “sucking air” and should have already been tried AND executed. Not exactly like they may have arrested the wrong person !!
someone needs to to come up with a standard title name or moniker between the good muslims and the bad ! so the good muslims will know we do not target all muslims , only those that kneel to allah .
BLR, there really is no such thing as good and bad muslims. They are only good when their population numbers are low. As they rise, their “goodness” diminishes and the real (bad) Muslim side emerges. Eventually, the only good ones are the ones who want to reform the entire religion, but by then, they are considered apostates.
So true Bonnie, and exactly what happened in Lebanon; people could/would not believe their muzzie neighbors whom they shared meals with and whose kids were playing together for years would turn on them and massacre them. But that’s exactly what happened, and there lies the true face of that cult.
I’ve heard that the “moderate” Muslims are the “non-practicing Muslims”, and the violent Muslims are the “practicing Muslims”.
Pavelina, yes, that’s pretty much the case.
Welp I would say the same thing to the Moderates that I would say (and have said) to the Illegals that cross our borders.
Fix YOUR OWN Country and don’t run to ours just to suck from the tits here.
I was on a blog the other night and someone mentioned the “moderate Muslims”.
My attitude was/is: “IF you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem.”
I was blasted for that. “What do you want them to do?” Then I saw the Article on here about the Bedouins.
Maybe(?) I still don’t understand; but a world filled with Muslims killing anyone and everyone who gets in their paths that won’t convert — I am left with no alternative attitude unless someone can offer me information that can give me some peace with this.
I haven’t been to Israel, but I would guess that tribalism has a lot to do with this supposed Bedouin support. If I know anything of human nature, I would say that other “Arabs” have maybe discriminated against the Bedouins at some point in time and their economic interests lay in helping the Israelis at least at times in the past.
Islam has always oppressed the Bedouin! It’s an historical fact.
But, they have the courage and tenacity to fight back the best way they know how to do.
Just goes to show that some Arab Muslim tribes have brains. These Israeli/Arabs are treated a whole lot better by the Jews than how their other Arab brothers would treat them.
Muslims for Israel? What’s next? jews for Hitler?
Griffin:
http://www.muslimsforisrael.com/
http://www.arabsforisrael.com/
http://www.britishmuslimsforisrael.com/BMFI/Welcome.html
Shades of Lawrence perhaps.
Not at all, was I aware of this~! I DO understand my knowledge of the Bedouin is very sketchy and almost non-existent, so I am thankful to Ms BNI and to those more informed than I am for this information~!
LONG LIVE ISRAEL~!
I wasn’t aware of the Bedouins serving in the IDF. I SAY GOOD FOR THEM
BNI, The Bedouin loyalty to Israel sounds good. But I question this status, because if they are true Muslims loyal to belief in Mohammed and the Koran how can they truly be loyal to Israel?
Allan, read Yona’s comment here.
Thank you BNI, I read Yona’s excellent insight. This strengthens my belief that a Muslim is a person that believes in Mohammed, the Koran and Sharia Law- therefore all Muslims cannot be trusted. A person raised as a Muslim that does not believe in Mohammed, the Koran and Sharia Law should not call themselves a Muslim. Likewise any person raised as a Christian that does not believe Jesus is the Son of God and is the Saviour should not call themselves a Christian. True Christians and True Muslims are believers in their creed. I will never trust Muslims that are true believers, including Bedouin.
Well, how about that?! MAYBE not ALL Muslims are useless arselifters after all! But I wouldn’t hold my breath waiting for these guys to be “welcomed with arms wide open” by MAINSTREAM Muzzy arselifters; since they would undoubtedly NOT be considered “REAL” Muslims by the mainstream arselifters, but rather as “apostates”!!
That’s lovely BUT I must in good conscience stand by my maxim “Never trust a one”.
It should also be mentioned that Circassians (mostly muslim but irreligious) are subject to the mandatory conscription in Israel.
it is absolutely disgusting to read the comments being posted on this website because it is this kind of uneducated opinions that people listen to and believe that spreads hate and discrimination among people. Saying what you all said is just a way to promote anti-antisemitism