soldiers as though they were his sons. Food for thought to todays commanders.

tough pronouncements and act upon them when required to do so.

our troops into battle with paintball guns, as Barak stupidly did.

until certain moment in time. Turksish terrorists on board of Mavi Marmara knew about it. Every child wants to advise nations from his crib. It's normal... In the end for 50 Turkish terrorists there were 500 people on board, including infant children. IDF, unlike terrorists, hold responcibility for them all. That's what you will learn when you grow up. When ships full of foreigners come to US shores in search of illegal board those get torpedoed with following message on the margins "ship was accidentally sank off the shore of ..."

command. He makes me proud as he does his duty and didn't hide behind an excuse. He could have as his mother is a new found Haredi. I honor him as well as all the true sons and daughters of Israel. Our soldiers are our true and only defense against the enemy. God bless our soldiers and their families. I want to hear from other parents whose sons and daughters are serving the country.

if he did not wear payes and beard? He is a 100% Jew."Zu G-D and zu Lat"[for G-D and for his neighbour]

whether its right or wrong. i respect him for his choices. I also respect him for not hiding behind our religion by pretending that praying and learning a sefer will protect the country. There are only believers in the foxholes. If the Haredi want respect from us mortals, then they ought to pony up and help defend the country. I am greatly ticked off at them for not participating. I dont buy into their foila schnorrishe shtick and yes at times I am really pissed off at them. They dont go thru what I go thru day in day out. There isnt a moment in the day that I am not concerned for my sons well being. I know full well, his life is in danger 24/7. So yes he can wear payos, a beard and if he wanted to wear a dress that would be cool too.

go seriously on my nerves,i guess you must have done something worthy in your life to deserve such fantastic boys. May G-D protect them and give you lots of grand-children and "nahes' from them.