Rani Guaili's Legacy: Pre-Police Preparatory Program to be Established in the Negev
The family of fallen YASAM fighter Rani Guaili is launching the country's first pre-police preparatory program for Border Police (Magav) recruits. The initiative will be hosted at the Holot facility with support from the Israel Prison Service (IPS), Habithonistim, and the World Zionist Organization.
A pre-police preparatory program for recruits destined for command and combat roles in the Border Police (Magav) is being established at the Holot facility in the Negev. The initiative was launched by the family of Rani Guaili, a YASAM fighter who fell in the battle for Alumim on October 7th. His body, which had been held in Gaza, was returned to Israel during the most recent hostage deal.
Despite a shoulder injury that required surgery, Guaili joined the fight on the morning of October 7th. "Rani was a very special person," his father, Itzik, recalled. "He loved history, the Land of Israel, music, and Krav Maga. Before enlisting in Golani, he attended a joint pre-military program for Jews and Druze in Julis, where he taught children to play the guitar and always looked out for those who felt invisible. He told me, 'I want to give my life for this country.' We aim to use this new program to educate future commanders in his spirit."
The project has received backing from the Habithonistim organization, the World Zionist Organization, and senior officials from the Israel Police and the Ministry of National Security. Commander Liat Tshuva Cohen, head of the IPS Human Resources Division, played a key role in securing the necessary administrative approvals and coordinating the use of the Holot site.
The Holot facility, originally built for illegal migrants, features extensive infrastructure, including dormitories, sports fields, and a parade ground. Planning for renovations is currently underway to prepare the site for the first class of participants in September 2027.
The program, operating in cooperation with the IDF, will accommodate 40 to 50 participants—Jews, Druze, and Arabs. "There is great symbolism in choosing the Negev," Itzik explained. "We intend to integrate participants into local settlements and farms. It represents making the desert bloom, Zionism, and social involvement—everything Rani stood for." Future plans include establishing a similar program for the ultra-Orthodox community in the north.
The family has launched a crowdfunding campaign with a target of 2.5 million shekels to fund the establishment of the program. Contributions can be made via the link provided.
