“FIDF LIVE” Rosh Hashanah episode salutes Lone Soldiers in the IDF

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New York, NY (September Defense Forces (FIDF) saluted the Lone Soldiers that serve in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) during the Rosh Hashanah episode of “FIDF LIVE.”

The 13th episode of the program spotlighted several Lone Soldiers from the United States and England that are currently serving in the IDF and putting purpose and passion above all else.

Of the approximate 7,000 Lone Soldiers currently serving in Israel’s military, around half are volunteers that represent some 70 countries all over the world. Many of these soldiers have left their families and the comforts of their homes to live in Israel and protect the Jewish homeland by serving in the IDF as Lone Soldiers.

The program shares personal accounts of Lone Soldiers currently serving in the IDF who have overcome challenges, including terrorist attacks, and continue to serve in their respective units with pride and dedication.

The episode opened with an interview with Cpt. Alon, IDF platoon commander at the 611 Battalion stationed in southern Israel. That battalion guards Israel’s border by detecting the launching points of mortars and rockets fired toward Israel and protecting incoming threats in the artillery unit. Also featured was Cpl. Eden, who serves as a combat soldier within Cpt. Alon’s platoon. Cpl. Eden, a Los Angeles native, is a Lone Soldier.

Sgt. Lian, a combat soldier originally from London, serves in the Search and Rescue Brigade. Her segment shares the story of how she narrowly avoided a stabbing attack from a terrorist while on patrol in Israel’s southern region.

A Lone Soldier originally from Tampa, FL, 2nd Lt. Isaac shared his unique and fascinating perspective as a combat photographer previously in the U.S. Marines and now the IDF.

The final Lone Soldier spotlight was on Cadet Ori, who left his home in San Diego to serve in the IDF’s Golani Brigade. He chose to continue his service in the IDF officers training course after surviving a terrorist car ramming attack in Jerusalem last year.

The program closed with an inspirational message about Lone Soldiers from IDF Head of the Manpower Directorate, Maj. Gen. Yaniv Asor. Part of Maj. Gen. Asor’s duties includes guiding soldiers throughout their service — from army pre-draft to post-service.

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To watch the Rosh Hashanah episode, please visit https://www.fidf.org/fidflive/ episode-13.