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Bedouin Leader, 96, Hailed for Life of Service to Israel
[Jerusalem Post] Rebecca Anna Stoil - Ouda Abu Muamar, 96, has served the state for over 60 years. Even before the establishment of Israel, Abu Muamar was reportedly in close contact with the Palmach, aiding them in their anti-British insurgency. Southern District police chief Cmdr. Uri Bar-Lev presented Abu Muamar with a lifetime achievement award on Wednesday, recognizing the Azazmeh tribe leader for his service to the Bedouin community and to the defense of Israel. Abu Muamar is one of the few Bedouin to hold a campaign ribbon for service in the Palmach and the War of Independence and was among the founders of the IDF's Bedouin Trackers Unit.