A ceremony was held in Haifa to recognize the record-high 3,000 Arabs volunteering in the national service program this year. This represents an increase of 76 percent over last year, when 1,700 participated. 85 percent of participants either study or enter the workforce afterwards.
http://www.jpost.com/National-News/National-service-in-Arab-sector-up-76-percent-over-past-year-317143