In meeting with PM, Father Gabriel Nadaf reaffirms his commitment to Christian Arab integration into Israeli society.
Arutz Sheva - In the face of severe opposition – some would say persecution – by the leaders of his church, Father Gabriel Nadaf, a Greek Orthodox priest from Nazareth and spiritual leader of a forum for the enlistment of Christian youth in the IDF, continues to advocate for a strong connection among Arab Christians with the State of Israel.
On Monday, Nadaf met with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to discuss issues affecting his community, and ways the state could help him encourage greater participation of Christian Arab youth in Israeli society.
Netanyahu instructed that a joint government-community forum be established to promote the enlistment of Christian community youth into the IDF and national service, and to encourage their integration into the life of the state. The forum will work to include members of the Christian community in dealing with the administrative and legal aspects of enlistment to the IDF, to protect those who support enlistment - as well as enlistees themselves - from violence and threats, and to step up law enforcement efforts against those who disturb the peace and incite to violence. More
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