NEW YORK — Fighting with the Israeli Defense Forces, or IDF, are young Americans, including a recent high school graduate from Staten Island.
Dave Carlin from CBS New York interviewed her mother, who preferred to remain anonymous.
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The mother expressed her concern, saying “I am unaware of her whereabouts. I fret about her.”
Her daughter left their Staten Island home for Israel 10 months ago and now fights in a war.
“It’s incredibly unpredictable as they venture into these hot zones,” expressed the mother, her voice filled with concern. “When I go hours without hearing from my daughter, it quickly transforms into a genuine nightmare. The panic that sets in can be truly overwhelming, often leaving me terrified.”
At 18 years old, her daughter joined the IDF, so she arranged the dinner table without her usual spot.
The mother exclaimed, “She’s our adorable cat, affectionately known as ‘Little Cat,’ and she’s on her way back home. Soon, she’ll be here with us!” The mother’s excitement grew as she continued, “We’re going to have an amazing celebration… Little Cat is going to devour the most delicious pile of schnitzel you can imagine!”
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This mother expresses a mix of fear and immense pride.
“The mother stated that she is aware of her daughter’s understanding of the importance of giving back. This understanding has been ingrained in her, as she is not only the granddaughter of a Holocaust survivor who is currently residing in Israel, but has also personally heard the stories of survival. Witnessing the global unity and support, she has been contemplating going above and beyond her contractual obligations to further extend her service.”
The mother stated that she committed to a period of two years and two months by signing.
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“I fully endorse her decision to extend her stay,” she expressed. “Her entire unit exemplifies immense pride in proving the competence and exceptional qualifications of women. Regardless of one’s gender, color, race, or religion, they unite as a cohesive force, fighting shoulder to shoulder.”
The family is collaborating with various organizations to gather funds that will be used to purchase medical supplies, hygiene kits, and other essential items to be sent to the soldiers.
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- Staten Island
- Israel
