Serving Israel, At A Cost – Growing numbers of Arabs performing national service face ostracism in their own communities. | The Jewish Week

Jerusalem — Leen Jaber is in high demand in the hematological oncological day ward at Hadassah-Ein Kerem. “Leen, can you translate?” a Hebrew-speaking nurse asks before treating an Arabic-speaking patient. “Leen, can you catch him?” asks a social worker, gazing down the corridor at the bald toddler rushing around on a riding toy.