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To: rahbert

“Beduoins also serve in IDF, including in the Golanis.”

Yep, and some from the Druze religious community also serve in the IDF. The Druze religion derives from Islam, but is quite different. I have a friend from Lebanon who is Druze, and he does not consider himself to be Muslim.


17 posted on 08/10/2010 8:45:02 AM PDT by Texan Tory
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To: Texan Tory

I am uncertain if the Druze “derive” their religion from Islam, but they have claimed descent from Jethro (father-in-law of Moses).

Theologically, it’s closed and secret, but it’s apparently an odd blend of Hindu all-roads-lead-to-heaven and Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.


22 posted on 08/10/2010 8:58:26 AM PDT by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem.)
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To: Texan Tory
some from the Druze religious community also serve in the IDF

Arabs have to volunteer to serve in the IDF.

Druze, who are loyal and trusted, are drafted.

Many have fallen in defense of Israel, side by side with their Jewish countrymen.

24 posted on 08/10/2010 9:14:59 AM PDT by HearMe
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