Family of ‘Lt. Col. M.’ open a center in Isfiya to invest in Druze youth in his memory
"Mahmoud was not only an extraordinary officer and commander; he was deeply dedicated to education, leadership, and empowering youth,” Khairaldeen’s brother Mamduch told The Jerusalem Post.
Lt. Col. Mahmoud Khairaldeen was remembered for more than his secret military service, as a family center opened in Isfiya was established to support young Druze entrepreneurs. The center marks the first of its kind in Israel's Druze community. Khairaldeen, who served in the Paratroopers Brigade and Military Intelligence's Special Operations Division, also established a nonprofit in 2009 to assist young Druze members.
His brother, Mamduch, emphasized the gentle nature of their brother and his dedication to education and youth empowerment. The Lieutenant M Foundation, supported by Prof. Meriam Adelson, opened an accelerator to advance young Druze in high-tech industries. The family plans to build a commemoration and heritage center with an educational space to share Khairaldeen's story and values, as well as a community support center to empower parents.
The initiative was spearheaded by Koftan Halabi's nonprofit, aiming to connect peripheral communities to Israel's high-tech ecosystem and provide young entrepreneurs with mentorship and professional tools.
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