WATCH: The militarism of Israel's youth movements

Submitted by hannah on Fri, 08/07/2016 - 11:15

Discourse on the soldiers, heroism and sacrifice increases on Memorial Day. But where these values come from? Some boys and girls who grew up to be soldiers, were educated in youth movements. What is the connection between youth movements and the army?

Source: Israel Social TV

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Youth movements

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Middle East

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