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Ella is a True Israeli Trailblazer

An update of the career of Major Ella Waweya (see here previously) – the first Muslim Arab woman to publicly become a major in the IDF. The details of how she joined the IDF are especially interesting. https://www.jns.org/the-trailblazing-female-muslim-arab-idf-major/

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A female Muslim IDF officer

Very interesting to watch this video about Ella Waweya. Interviewed by Yoseph Haddad in Arabic with English subtitles, Ella is the ideal spokesperson to emphasize that Israel is an amazing inclusive country for all its minorities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8FVSsAxNP8

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IDF female Muslim major

IDF Captain Ella Waweya (see here previously) has now been promoted to Major. She is the highest ranking female Muslim IDF officer. (See here for highest ranking male Muslim officer.) https://www.thejc.com/news/world/ella-the-first-arab-muslim-female-major-in-the-idf-1.520274

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Proud female Muslim Arab IDF officer

Captain Ella Waweya, from the Israeli Arab town of Qalansawe, is an officer in the IDF Spokesperson’s Office. She is proud to say, “The Israeli flag gives me a feeling of excitement, belonging and love.” In 2015 she won the … Continue reading

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