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Annual “For the Sons’ Path” Race Honors Fallen Druze Community Members
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Core Event
On Friday, Israel Police Commissioner Insp.-Gen. Daniel Levi and Northern District Commander Meir Eliyahu helped launch the five-kilometre “For the Sons’ Path” race in Lavi Forest. The event, held each year, commemorates Druze individuals who died while serving in Israel’s security forces.
Background and Significance
The Druze community, a minority group primarily residing in the Golan Heights and other parts of Israel, has a long record of military service. The race was created to remember those who sacrificed their lives and to underscore the community’s contributions to national security.
Key Participants
- Daniel Levi – Inspector-General, Israel Police Commissioner, participated to show respect for the fallen.
- Meir Eliyahu – Commander of the Israel Police Northern District, co-launched the race.
- Druze community members – Including relatives of the deceased and participants from the Israeli Golan Heights who maintain contact with relatives across the Syrian border.
Participation Details
Hundreds of Israel Police officers joined the race, alongside senior security officials, representatives of public organizations, and other participants. The gathering emphasized remembrance, unity, and appreciation for the Druze soldiers’ legacy. During the start, Levi ran alongside police officers as a symbolic gesture of gratitude for the Druze who gave their lives protecting the state.
Official Emphasis on Unity and Remembrance
Organizers highlighted the race as a means to foster solidarity between the police force and the Druze community. By involving high-ranking police leaders and a broad cross-section of security personnel, the event aimed to reinforce shared commitment to national security while honoring the memory of those who fell.
