Mandatory IDF Service For Israeli Citizens to be Extended to Three Years
The Cabinet has approved the extension of mandatory military service to 36 months for the next eight years.
The proposal was accepted at the end of a Cabinet meeting and in consultation with professionals from the Defense and Finance Ministries, following agreements reached between Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on the details of the change.
At the beginning of the week, Netanyahu asked Gallant and Smotrich to reach understandings on the law to extend mandatory service. After reaching understandings, the proposal will be brought to a vote at the next government meeting to be held on Sunday.
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