​Mahal's Contribution​​

Mahal was the name given to 3,500 volunteers from around the world who came to help the Haganah in the War of Independence. They served as pilots, navigators, radio operators, aerial photographers, and in many other roles.

Then Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion spoke of their support:

The Mahal Forces were the Diaspora's most important contribution to the survival of the State of Israel.

Every year, since 1948, the Mahal track has enabled volunteers from around the world to join the army and continue to contribute to the State of Israel.​

They came to us when we needed them most, in those difficult and fateful days of our War of Independence, you have given not only from your experience but your life too. The Israeli people and the State of Israel will never forget."​ - Former Prime Minister, Yitzhak Rabin ז"ל

Mahal Today

Today Mahal allows Jewish youth who wish to serve in the IDF to do so without making Aliyah. In so, Mahal is the implementation of Tzva HaAm - The Nation​ Army Model.

Hundreds of soldiers from all around the world are in active service through Mahal. They serve in combat positions such as Golani and Tsanchanim, in intelligence units, in special forces, and many other positions. They are highly integrated in their units.

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