Knesset committee approves 32-month service bill for final votes

The Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee approved the temporary order extending mandatory military service to 32 months for second and third readings. The approval follows what the source calls a 'political spin' by Zamir.

Earlier on Sunday, the committee held a discussion where Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs and IDF Personnel Division head Brig. Gen. Shay Tayeb argued for the extension. The bill now moves to the Knesset plenum for a final vote.

6 developments

1. 3 hours ago · 01:50 · 14 JulLatest

   Includes IDF Chief of Staff's warning regarding system collapse.

2. 01:26 · 14 Jul

   Committee officially approves 32-month service bill for final readings.

3. 17:56 · 12 Jul

   Government Secretary and IDF official emphasize operational necessity of service extension.

• Strong21:29 · 6 JulDraft crisis solution emerges: 32-month service stays, no cut or extension
• Developing15:34 · 25 JunIDF Personnel Chief calls for extending mandatory service to 36 months
• Strong15:58 · 2 JulGovernment secretary: fix 32-month service now, defer 36-month debate until after elections
• Developing19:41 · 18 JunIDF chief warns military faces collapse without extended mandatory service

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