Militarism of Israel

Is Israel a State with a Military or a Military with a State?

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The concern for some Israelis are not the messages in itself of pure propoganda in favour of the Israeli Military that is depicted in misleading advertisements but the impact that it has on the image of the Israelis as a nation. The underlying messages seem to express a clear militaristic tone that is taught to the Israeli community from as early as childhood and across all levels within the Israeli communities. On observation these messages seem to encourage unity and support to and for the Military while on the other hand seem to manipulate the Israeli mentality towards an aggression that will perpetuate the conflict. Many young people are noticing this and is opting out of serving in the military. The organisation, New Profile, is against Israeli youths having to report for military service against their will. A young person should report for military service by the age of eighteen and should register by the age of sixteen. Any attempt for exemption from this duty may result in a prison sentence of up to one year. On the contrary, having military service as part of your credentials will almost always gaurentee a status position with many advantages. This means that the option for equal opportunity and benefits within the labour market is not certain.