Bikini clad soldiers could be a reality possibly only in Israel.
Compulsory military service of two years after reaching 18 is the common
law on the prowl. The army contingent has one-third of the feminine
force, and 50 per cent of its officers, making the Israel Defence Forces
one of the most gender-equal units in the world. Moreover, such similar
scenes are quite common on the beaches of Tel Aviv. However, this one
gained prominence as it was posted on the internet on a social
networking site, becoming a prominent point for discussions.
Many gave weird comments over the issue. Some said that the two
beauties on guard were reluctant to hand over the weapons to the armor
depot because of the cumbersome procedures. Others felt that probably
the duo had no time to do so. Some more felt that as the weapons are
necessary to have it in the near vicinity, the duo had them on
themselves. As in Israel, losing a weapon could land the officer in a
military prison.
Many say that it is not a stray incident. In a bid to promote
tourism, in 2007, Israel's Foreign Ministry backed a public relations
campaign out of its consulate in New York showing former female soldiers
in minimal wear on its sunny beaches. 'We want to make people in the
world to see Israel through our glasses,' said Aviv Shiron, Deputy
Director General for Media and Public Affairs in the Israeli Foreign
Ministry
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