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Haredi Soldier in Netzah Yehuda Battalion Reunites Emotionally With Mother After Year Apart
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jul 1, 2026
What happened
A Haredi soldier in the Netzah Yehuda Battalion reunited with his mother after a year apart during a demanding IDF beret march. Having immigrated alone, he praised his religious unit and vowed to stay in Israel after his service ends in about 15 months.
- 01Haredi soldier M reunited with his mother after a year during a tough beret march.
- 02M immigrated alone to Israel and enlisted in the Netzah Yehuda Battalion.
- 03He praised the battalion's religious practices and called it the best unit.
- 04Initially wanting Golani, M found his place and happiness in Netzah Yehuda.
- 05He plans to stay in Israel after discharge in about 15 months.
- 06M urged others to enlist and serve with dedication.
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