"This is life or death. Service in the IDF can also be compulsory for some young adults who immigrate to Israel — what's called "making Aliyah". Jeanine knew about Australians joining the IDF but didn't know they had the label of a "lone soldier" attached to them. "I find it so difficult to comprehend why people would go from Australia …
The number of Australians looking to join the military has surged since the COVID-19 outbreak began. Key points: There has been a huge spike in military recruitment applications, particularly among women, during the pandemic Skilled workers from sectors hit especially hard, including aviation, make up a significant proportion of applicants The last time such a surge was recorded was during …