Indain Soldier awarded Irael Army medal.

A 22-year-old Indian origin soldier Adiel Yosef who serves in the Israeli army has been awarded the President’s Medal of Excellence for his outstanding service. 

Yosef, who immigrated to Israel from Mumbai four years ago, got the award for serving in the Israel Defence Forces (IDF). 

“I always felt that strong connection to Israel and wanted to serve in the IDF. My parents didn’t want to move to Israel but on my insistence they first agreed to let me immigrate but finally joined me when the time came,” – said Yosef.

Following an exemplary service record in the combat unit, including his participation in Israel’s war in Gaza last year, the Indian Jewish soldier is now all set to join the officer’s course for which he was recently accepted. 

President’s Medal of Excellence is awarded every year based on recommendations from commanders of various IDF units for the significant service and outstanding contribution to the Israeli army and the State of Israel. 

“It was a very proud moment for me. My father would tell me stories about Israel and its battles in the region when i was young. Those stories inspired me to choose this role,” – said Yosef.

He said getting injured during an operation to locate three Israeli youngsters who were kidnapped ahead of the Gaza war last year as a tough moment.