A 22-year-old Indian-origin soldier with Israeli army has been awarded the President`s Medal of Excellence for his outstanding service. Adiel Yosef, who immigrated to Israel from Mumbai four years ago, got the award for serving in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).  Adiel says he knew his strong connection to Israel and wanted to serve in the IDF. His parents didn`t want him to move to Israel but agreed finally and even joined him there. He has been awarded for exemplary service record in the combat unit, including his participation in Israel`s war in Gaza last year.