Military Service

Gov. decision:

IDF compulsory service extended to 36 months

The Law of Regular IDF Service was unanimously approved by the cabinet meeting. Soldiers enlisting in the next 5 years will serve 36 months.

Starting today:

Compulsory military service to be shortened by two months

Despite the insistence by the defense establishment to extend the service period to 36 months due to the war, the pre-war law shortening it from 32 months to 30 will take effect.

The mitzva of IDF military service

What is the status of military service vs. Torah study? Both are essential for the nations' survival.

Joint List head calls on Jews and Arabs alike to dodge draft

Speaking at Knesset event entitled "55 Years of Occupation," Arab MKs decry Israel's "apartheid policies."

Reform 'are turning a holy place into a political dispute'

Deputy FM Hotovely says US Jews lead ‘comfortable’ lives, don’t serve in the military. PM Netanyahu: Hotovely's opinion isn't Israel's.

Lapid: We're done being suckers

Yesh Atid chairman praises Supreme Court decision to strike down law exempting haredi yeshiva students from military service.

'Supreme Court is eager for the apocalypse'

Haredi MKs slam court decision to strike down law exempting yeshiva students from IDF service. 'Court disconnected from Jewish tradition.'

Why do men live so long in Israel?

Life expectancy for men in Israel, 81 years, is higher than OECD average of 77.7 years. A new study claims military service aids longevity.

Committee: IDF Service for Men Down to 32 Months

Shaked Committee shortens army service for men, MK Yogev warns of 'unprofessional, irresponsible decision.'

Meretz Head: Benefits for Soldiers? Racism

MK Gal-On rejects proposal to reward military or civilian service, terms it ‘racist’ against Arabs.

Am Shalem: 'We Reflect The Forgotten View'

Moshe Tzarfati: “We reflect a view that had been forgotten for 30 years under Shas, but is still vibrant in hearts, minds of Hareidis."