IDF World Israel News FEB 6, 2026
Israel’s military launches new unit for soldiers with disabilities
Special in Uniform is a collaborative initiative of the Israel Defense Forces and Jewish National Fund-USA that focuses on integrating young people with physical and mental disabilities into the military and Israeli society.
The Israel Defense Forces marked a milestone in inclusion with the inauguration of the Douglas Unit, a new initiative dedicated to soldiers with disabilities and special needs.
Wednesday’s ceremony at Moshav Zitan also became a deeply personal moment for one family as Maayan Mangadi received her IDF uniform.
Mangadi, 17, is autistic and nearly mute. Presenting the uniform to Mangadi was her brother, Staff Sgt. Nir Mangadi of the military police’s elite Matpa Unit.
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