A deaf IDF reservist who has never fired a weapon has been called for reserve duty in a Yesha area, Ma’ariv online reports. Repeated requests from the reservist to cancel the assignment have been rejected. His attorney has turned to the IDF ombudsman who is investigating the situation, the report adds. “Yesha” is a Hebrew acronym for the regions of Judea, Samaria and Gaza.

Published On: 30 Nisan 5770 (30 Nisan 5770 (April 14, 2010))