IDF recruiting computer savvy Diaspora Jews
Dr. Aaron Lerner IMRA Date: 2 November 2012

Yediot Ahronot military affairs correspondent Yossi Yehoshua reports in the
November 1 edition that the IDF is now actively recruiting computer savvy
Diaspora Jews to serve in the IDF.

“We face great challenges in the cyber area and we are fighting for every
soldier with the appropriate potential. In the first stage we are seeking
youth in Jewish communities who are appropriate for the position. Our
representatives who visit the Jewish communities will approach them and will
already begin the selection process overseas”, explained a senior officer
responsible for manpower. Youngsters who meet the high standards and can
get the necessary security clearance will be invited to move to Israel and
serve as “cyber fighters”.

“We are talking about a Zionist and national project”, the officer
emphasized. “We hope that the families follow in the wake of the young
people who move to Israel in order to serve in the cyber system.”