The Ethiopian Israeli Paratrooper
Mekonen immigrated to Israel from Ethiopia 12 hours after losing his father in tragic circumstances. He overcame his personal challenges to excel in his unit.
In this clip from Beneath the Helmet, we meet Mekonen, 18, who immigrated from Ethiopia to Israel and joined the elite IDF paratrooper brigade. Mekonen and another trainee, Oren, race against their comrades to capture a hill in a field exercise. His story is an inspiring example of an Ethiopian Jew who is succeeding in integrating into Israeli society.
Watch the full movie at: http://www.beneathhelmet.com/.
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(6) MARK LEWIS BRECKER, Esq., May 9, 2019 4:50 PM
WE NEED MORE MAKONNENS
THERE ARE STILL 10,000 ISRAELITES IN ETHIOPIA CRAVING TO COME HOME.
LETTING THEM LANGUISH THERE IS BOTH IMMORAL AND SELF-DEFEATING STUPIDITY. LET'S WAKE UP, SPEEDILY!
Moshe Aryeh ben Sh'muel HaKohen
Maricos Samiel K'han
(5) Anonymous, May 12, 2015 7:20 PM
simple and inspiring
Thanks for the video. Love it! May G-d protect all of the soldiers in Israel
(4) Mary, May 7, 2015 10:51 AM
Love you guys
You are great! Chapeau guys. Love from a lady that could be your grannie,
(3) Anonymous, May 6, 2015 11:38 AM
Wonderful video.......may God bless and protect these brave young soldiers. We are praying God keeps them safe!
(2) Mary, May 5, 2015 9:30 PM
Paratroopet
I enjoyed the video. Thanks
(1) Max(Genghis)Cohen, May 5, 2015 8:47 PM
Love of country gives strength
I hope that these young soldiers are never robbed of their love of Israel
Anonymous, May 8, 2015 10:55 AM
Good article.
Israel should treat the people from Ethiopia with
egality ,beautiful people , hard working ,enough
discrimination against non asheknazy,Israel need
every one, and i am sure they are the one who voted
for Netanyahu.