Mona Liza Abdo, an Israeli-Arab soldier in the Israel Defense Forces. Photo: Screenshot / IDF.
The IDF said, “As a fighter on Israel’s southern border,
she rose through the ranks to become a commander, teaching soldiers how
to combat terrorism and other threats. Just over a month ago, she
honorably completed three years of service – one more than the required
number for Israeli women.”
In an exit interview with Abdo, who is an Arab Christian from Haifa, the soldier said she would sacrifice her life for Israel.
“I
keep the country of Israel safe, not only for the Jews but for the
Arabs, too. And I would sacrifice my life for the sake of the State of
Israel and all its citizens,” Abdo said.
“I joined the IDF because I am an inseparable part of
Israel. I came to serve my country and my home,” she said. “My job as a
commander in the IDF is to prevent terrorist attacks, smuggling
operations and illegal entry into the country. I think if I prevent
drugs entering the country, I not only protect the Jewish people but the
arabs as well.”
Abdo’s mother, also interviewed in the clip, said she was
overjoyed when her daughter told her that she wanted to enlist, which
she described as a “mature decision.”
“This is our
country and our home. Here we will live and here we will die. The roots
of our fathers and our children are here,” her mother said.
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