And I say that it's unfair that this is happening to us. Look, we come to serve the country, and not just die like that. I prefer to die in real battle, instead of over what one of my commanders or friends says to me. Germai and Yosef expressed overall satisfaction with the Border Police service, which is no fluke. Occasionally, the unit even intervenes to solve housing or other problems.
Officers take special classes on the community and their special ties to their families.
The IDF also makes a major effort. According to Ragounis, these include frequent talks with soldiers to give them information and hear about any problems, meetings between members of the community and army officials, a special unit that deals with the soldiers, and an Ethiopian officer who serves as a liaison to handle complaints and questions from the community. Massala, like Shahak, isn't convinced. Massala thinks IDF officers and soldiers should learn even more about the community's way of life and thinking. He also thinks the soldiers should be given more information about what to expect.