You can often hear about the special status of the soldiers of the IDF in the Israeli society: they are respected, and loved, to be a soldier in Israel is just prestigious

In addition to direct military responsibilities, performed by the IDF, the Israeli army consolidates the society around shared values ​​and ideas.

This phenomenon of the IDF is not explained by patriotism only: in Israel they can take care of their soldiers. A demobilized soldier can take career guidance by the state, receive a living wage, study at the courses or get higher education. Special benefits are presented to young people from single-parent or just poor families. A former soldier can receive a money gift after demobilization, a gift for the study payment or to start their own business, as well as other benefits.

In addition to the state, capital is allocated to support the IDF by individuals and international volunteer organizations. Their money is directed at improving the life of soldiers: gyms and hostels are built at these expenses, assistance is given to lone soldiers, and grants are provided which will help a soldier to find a prestigious profession in the future.

Last week, the head of the General Staff of the IDF offered to send part of the money from these donations for soldiers to get higher education: starting from autumn demobilized soldiers will be able to study at the university by means of the army. It is planned to allocate 230 million shekels a year, this is in addition to the 500 million, which have been already allocated for scholarships for soldiers from combat units. The IDF wants to reallocate funding completely, so the funds that are given as donations are paid for the higher education of soldiers, and then for other projects.

At all times, in any country of the world soldiers were in the army not only because of the great love for their country, but because the army has always been well funded and has given more opportunities for a young man. Of course, it is possible to form an army entirely on patriotism, but not for long: it is difficult enough to be devoted to the country and command on an empty stomach. And that's fine.

It is well understood in Israel, so the IDF is prospering. I'd like the Ukrainian soldiers, who have a very high credibility of the Ukrainian society, could boast of such care from the state.