Corporal David Mittelman, a soldier in the Golani Brigade, fell in battle against Hamas terrorists on Black Saturday
Mittelman grew up as a Haredi in the city of Modi'in Illit, and later came out with a question and enlisted in the IDF.
David Mittelman, who left Haredi society, did not receive a military burial, following the demand of his ultra-Orthodox family, although according to his adoptive family and close friends, his desire was to be buried in a ceremony and in a military plot.
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The organization "Going for Change" sent an urgent letter to the head of the ACA, demanding that the army act to prevent a recurrence of cases in which fallen soldiers who fell in defense of the homeland are buried against their will and faith.
The office of the head of the IAEA said that at this time, the procedures will be clarified for all lone soldiers and those without a family support network, and it will be explained to them that whoever appears at the address in case of disaster will be able to determine the nature of their funeral if, God forbid, they fall in battle, and that they can change the contact details in case of disaster.
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After the publication of Mittelman's case, the veterans received requests from many fighters who feared that if, God forbid, they fell in battle, their lot would be identical to Mittelman's.
"The military's step is a first step in correcting the situation but is not satisfactory and we look forward to continuing to work with the military to ensure that such incidents do not recur." The organization said, "Going for a change."
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