Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon expressed outrage over an incident reported by the Israeli media in which three Druse soldiers were delayed entry to the Dimona nuclear plant while Jewish soldiers accompanying them were waved in, The Jerusalem Post newspaper reported. “The incident is serious and outrageous, and it absolutely contradicts all our policies,” Ya’alon said. “It is difficult to stand by and watch such discrimination, but this incident will not damage the ties between the State of Israel and the Druse.” The defense minister added that the Druse community was “at the heart of the IDF and its contribution is impressive and illustrious.