I think, Sima Kadmon, that you miss something obvious: why do these young recruits have to patrol in Hebron. That they dance in the streets is fine, but everybody should be able to do that, Jew & Arab. It's a shame soldiers have to waste years of their live guarding people in the West Bank. That's not what an army is for.

I totally agree. This video that has gone "viral" on the internet is a wonderful PR win for Israel. So spontaneous and genuine... and human, even humane. I have sent and shown it to many of my friends and we always laugh or smile and come away feeling better. Thanks guys for showing us who have love for Israel, the love OF Israel.

Somehow Sima Kadmon thinks that 6 IDF soldiers (some of whom may have killed, maimed or abused Palestinians) performing a brief jig in the occupied Palestinian town of Hebron is ‘good PR’. Somehow Kadmon thinks that this brief ‘performance’ will negate the fact that the Palestinian town of Hebron is held hostage because of a few illegal violent religious settlers. If Kadmon wants ‘good PR’ release the Palestinian people from bondage.

I read (perhaps it was wrong?) that this was filmed at like.. 5am, and we can hear call to prayer in the background. This is hardly appropriate or respectful. Had this been in the middle of the afternoon, when nothing was happening, fair enough (although noise disturbance is still not ok if the locals don't approve!)... but if the first part I wrote was accurate, then that part was not cool.

our soldiers are wonderful people. They are caring and have to protect us with one hand tied behind their backs thanks to our ridged and sometimes self-destructive morals. And yet they have the energy to entertain the Hebron community that they protect, both Arab and Jew. Kol Hakavod hevre!

yes Matty these soldiers "may have" abused a terrorist captured after a repeat attempt at murdering another Jewish baby like Shalhevet Pass. Yes they "may have" also came from outer-space. They may have been Druze of Muslim IDF soldiers. They "may have" also been trying out for the Muhammad dance contest to be conducted in the month of Ramadan. But maybe you really wish the Israelis were committing genocide so you can have something against them. But then again why just wish? Other activists simply lie. They too "may have" good intentions but I doubt it.

Great Op-Ed! I could not agree more! The morning I first saw the YouTube clip of these six soldiers dancing in Hevron, not only did I laugh and replay the clip several times, I danced with them! Yasher Koach to these young men for showing their youth and their humanity.

Do you know why Hebron is a so-called Pal town? Jews always lived there until 1929 when they were massacred and the few survivors had to run for their lives. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1929_Hebron_massacre

Who in the world would think that this video places Israelis in a good light? Six Israeli soldiers, heavily armed, dance in a deserted main street? Where are the palestinians? Absent for fear of being shot? I think the video shows the utter callousness of the troops occupying Hebron, nothing more. And if you think this is good PR, then you are truly mentally ill.

"the Palestinian town of Hebron is held hostage" -- Matty http://www.drybonesproject.com/blog/pages/D09524_1600.html

the soldiers are there because of the intifadas, because of suicide attacks... duh

the morning most of Hebronians were in bed, Arab and Jew alike. But none the less, your concern is greatly appreciated.

Israel did not ask to be put in the position of patrolling the streets in Arab areas, The terrorists who have been attacking Jews, Israelis and civillian visitors for almost a hundred years are the root of the problem. Remember, Israel has left much of the West Bank and all of Gaza. Leaving Gaza has caused rocket attacks instead of bringing peace. The blockade is only the result of the rocket attacks. There is no bondage. You could even say that the Israelis are being held hostage by terror. Again, you got it wrong.

Funny pictures of Jews dancing on the Arab street that the Arabs cannot use themselves. Reminds me of the funny pictures of Abu Ghraib prison.

It is absolutely wonderful. Hope everybody in hebron/al-khalil, jews and arabs join the soldiers and dance in the streets. (leave weapons at home though)

.... just being light-hearted young men in a constantly dangerous situation and with most of the world against both them and their country? I suppose it was something to do with Hope....HaTikvah. Israel will live forever.

What a hoot,until now all that we got about Israel was how bad the Israeli's are.You keep them coming,and I will keep on Watching.Israeli's rock who would have though.

while record of israeli crimes is well known

Hebron was all jewish until; the arfabs kliled them all

to the rest of Judea. Arabs are not native to the rest of the Middle East. Arabs are not native to North Africa. The only place Arabs are native to is Arabian peninsula. Everywhere else Arabs are occupiers and/or squatters.

Israelis to "(leave weapons at home)"?

Dance is an international language and contained in the soldiers' dance is a powerful message: It shows the world 1. that Israeli soldiers are like young people anywhere in the world 2. that in the past two months, not only did Israel not surrender to the delegitimization campaign directed against the Jewish State, they are stronger and more unified than ever. In summary, the dance demonstrates strength, unity, and "am Yisrael chai." Kol hakavod to these young men.

@3 - These are guys I served with, and your attitude is beyond revile when you picture every soldier as someone who has "killed, maimed or abused". @5 - As I previously said, the prayer call was edited in after the video was shot just like the music; it was meant to give the video a more "Hebron" feeling. @12 - The street is mostly deserted because it is in the early morning. Near the end of the video you can see several Palestinians coming down the street. @17 - Idiot like you make my day. Maybe actually educate yourself before you talk nonsense. The street in the video is actually only open to Palestinians and closed to Jews.

I was left with something less than palatable: Jewish soldiers patrolling Hebron. As long as we are there, uninvited, we will be considered "colonialists" or "occupiers". The video reminds me that we need to get out and allow the Palestinians to establish a state with contiguous borders. As long as our military presence is witnessed and felt, we will continue to be hated. There would be many possible advantages to a two-state solution bordering one another. Now which statesmen on both sides are capable of completing the task? We need miracle workers.