(Ynet News) Anat Shalev - In 2009, 1,400 Israeli Arabs joined the National Service program, compared with only 580 in the previous year - a 90% increase, the Shlomit national service placement organization reported. Haya Shmuel, director general of Shlomit, said the figures are indicative of the Arab youngsters' desire to integrate into Israeli society. The sharp rise stems from their realization that their involvement in the National Service program benefits their entire sector, as most work within Arab communities in schools, kindergartens and community police.
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