What is a “Lone Soldier” (Chayal Boded)/ To which privileges and financial assistance is a Chayal Boded entitled?
A Chayal Boded as a soldier who has no family (parent, brother, sister, husband, wife) in Israel. Most Mahal volunteers fall into this category. If you have family in Israel that cannot support you and you live alone, you might be recognized as a Chayal Boded. The status Chayal Boded is formally established by the IDF following enlistment. Click here to find out more about the privileges and financial assistance to which a Chayal Boded is entitled.
