Faygah Leah was featured in a March 2023 post from the “Smiling Soldiers” Instagram account, which states that it is “trying to show the world the real, happy, fun and human side of the IDF.”
The post, which includes a photo of Leah in Israeli military uniform holding a gun, states: “Meet Faygah. A lone soldier from Montreal, Canada. Faygah always felt connected to Israel, and was passionate about doing the utmost to serve and protect her people. That’s why she chose to go to combat, and endure the rigors that come with it.
Faygah serves in ‘Magav’, the Israeli Border Patrol. While their uniforms and name might be different than the typical IDF, Magav also drafts young Israelis to their ranks, and they serve throughout the country protecting Israeli citizens and tourists. If you were visiting Israel, you are actually more likely to encounter on-duty Magav than on-duty IDF, as Magav is more active in larger cities like Jerusalem than the IDF is.
So if you’re ever in Jerusalem and bump into Faygah, give her a shout! She’s super sweet and friendly, and is sure to brighten your day!”
Leah’s Instagram profile has multiple photos of her in Israeli military uniform holding weapons, including one pointed directly at the camera. Another post from August 2023 notes that she was in the Israeli military from 2020 to 2023, with an auto-translation of the post from Hebrew to English stating, “I got to protect my country.”
