Ahlulbayt News Agency: Israel’s military is recruiting African asylum seekers to participate in the genocide in Gaza, offering them the possibility of permanent legal status in exchange for their service, revealed Haaretz. This information confirms that Israel uses mercenaries to compensate for the decreasing number of its soldiers.
Sources within Israel’s security apparatus indicate that this initiative, which is being conducted under the guidance of legal advisers, aims to utilize asylum seekers’ desire for permanent residency to bolster military personnel, exploiting vulnerable Africans for combat roles. One anonymous source described the situation as “a very problematic matter,” yet dissenting voices have reportedly been silenced.
As of now, there are approximately 30,000 African asylum seekers in Israel, primarily young men. Many of them, including around 3,500 Sudanese citizens, hold temporary status granted by Israeli courts due to delays in processing asylum applications. The recruitment drive began after three asylum seekers were killed during the military operation on October 7, leading some to volunteer for agricultural work and civilian duties. A small number have expressed interest in joining the Israeli army.
One asylum seeker, identified only as A., shared his experience with Haaretz. After arriving in Israel at 16, he had hoped become a settler by serving in the army. In the early months of the war, he was contacted by a man claiming to be a police officer and instructed to report to a security facility. Upon arrival, A. realized he was being recruited for military service. Despite initial interest, he ultimately chose not to enlist after becoming concerned about the minimal training and high risks involved.
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Sources within Israel’s security apparatus indicate that this initiative, which is being conducted under the guidance of legal advisers, aims to utilize asylum seekers’ desire for permanent residency to bolster military personnel, exploiting vulnerable Africans for combat roles. One anonymous source described the situation as “a very problematic matter,” yet dissenting voices have reportedly been silenced.
As of now, there are approximately 30,000 African asylum seekers in Israel, primarily young men. Many of them, including around 3,500 Sudanese citizens, hold temporary status granted by Israeli courts due to delays in processing asylum applications. The recruitment drive began after three asylum seekers were killed during the military operation on October 7, leading some to volunteer for agricultural work and civilian duties. A small number have expressed interest in joining the Israeli army.
One asylum seeker, identified only as A., shared his experience with Haaretz. After arriving in Israel at 16, he had hoped become a settler by serving in the army. In the early months of the war, he was contacted by a man claiming to be a police officer and instructed to report to a security facility. Upon arrival, A. realized he was being recruited for military service. Despite initial interest, he ultimately chose not to enlist after becoming concerned about the minimal training and high risks involved.
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