In a Wikipedia listing on “Israel Defense Forces”, there is a paragraph that says:
“Deaf and hard-of-hearing people Israel is the only country in the world that requires the deaf and hard-of-hearing people to serve in the conscription or military.[50] Sign language interpreters are provided during training, and many of them serve in the non-combat capacities such as mappers, office work, and the like. The deaf and hard-of-hearing people who have served in the IDF have better opportunities in employment, housing, education, and other areas than those who do not serve. In addition, they gain a greater respect and recognition for their service and contribution to the country as well as stronger self-esteem and motivation.”
It also refers to a brief article that appeared in The Jerusalem at www.jpost.com/Israel/IDF-enables-diabetes-victims-deaf-to-be-drafted
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Defense_Forces
