The Knesset gave final approval to the temporary order, confirming that mandatory military service will remain at 32 months. The vote took place late Thursday night.
The Knesset gave final approval late Thursday night (23:51 Jerusalem) to the temporary order keeping mandatory military service at 32 months. The vote, which passed 43-12 with the support of Haredi MKs, locks in the current service length and averts a potential reduction. The measure now awaits signature to finalize the legislative process.
The Zioneer first reported the approval at 23:51 Jerusalem, noting that the bill passed as part of a legislative blitz to prevent a reduction. Within minutes, updates confirmed the vote count (43-12) and the role of Haredi MKs in securing the majority. The thread shows that all four versions of the story were published simultaneously, reflecting the rapid progression of the vote and the desk's real-time coverage.
The Zioneer has tracked this issue since June, when the IDF Personnel Chief called for extending service to 36 months (Jun 25, 15:34 Jerusalem). On Jul 2, Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs told the Knesset to fix the 32-month service now and defer the 36-month debate. On Jul 6, The Zioneer reported the emerging solution to keep service at 32 months, and on Jul 14, the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee voted 8-1 to advance the bill. The final approval Thursday night concludes that legislative track.
While the immediate crisis is resolved, the broader debate over service length remains open. The IDF's request for a 36-month extension has not been addressed, and with elections approaching, the issue is expected to resurface after the current legislative session.
7 developments
- DevelopingKnesset panel votes 8-1 to keep mandatory service at 32 months
- StrongDraft crisis solution emerges: 32-month service stays, no cut or extension
- StrongGovernment secretary: fix 32-month service now, defer 36-month debate until after elections
- DevelopingIDF Personnel Chief calls for extending mandatory service to 36 months
Source and signal
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