From Slave To Becoming An Israeli Military Officer

Photo: Be'eri: I see myself as a Jew in every way Photo: IDF Spokesperson's Office

From Slave To IDF Officer: A Guinean's Story -- YNET News

At just 15 Avi Be'eri was sold to slave traders who smuggled him into Israel from Guinea, he managed to turn his life around and will now become an IDF officer.

Avi Be'eri's life story could have easily become a successful soap opera. It started with the death of his parents in Guinea, continued with slave traders smuggling him into Israel and through to the IDF officers course, which he is due to complete on Tuesday.

The 21-year old, whose real name is actually Ibrahim, was born in the city of Labe in Guinea. When he was a year old his father died of cancer and he and his mother moved in with his uncle. His mother always emphasized the importance of an education and even saved up money to send him to school. But when he was just 13 years old she died and he was left alone in the world.

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My Comment: This is an incredible story of someone who wanted to live a better life.