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Israel Defense Forces soldier in NYC ready to return and fight for country

Roee is a 21-year-old Israel Defense Forces soldier who has been on a six-month endeavor of teaching tennis in the Bronx after serving three years in the IDF.

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Oct 13, 2023, 9:38 AM

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Roee is a 21-year-old Israel Defense Forces soldier who has been on a six-month endeavor of teaching tennis in the Bronx after serving three years in the IDF. He tells News 12 that he is ready to go back and fight for his country.

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