The Story of Eli Iskavitz

Elly was honorably discharged from the legion, having served his minimum three years with the requisite honor and fidelity. He returned to israel an honorable former legionaire. However, as far as the israeli defense force was concerned, eli iskavitz was a deserter. Elly languished in military prison for over two years before his trial finally commenced in may 19 59. Eli understood that his desertion could not remain unaddressed. The crime of desertion was one of the most serious that could be committed by a member of the Israeli armed forces,. subordinate only to rape, mutiny during active fighting and treason.