Right-wing reservists demand Bismuth extend mandatory service, ease burden

Reservists from the right are calling on Israeli official Bismuth to extend the length of mandatory military service and reduce the burden on reservists, according to a report.

According to a report, right-wing reservists have issued a demand to an official named Bismuth, calling for the extension of mandatory service and a reduction in reservist duties. The demand reflects ongoing tensions over the burden on reservists, who have been stretched by extended wartime service. Details on Bismuth's role and any response were not immediately available.

2 developments

1. 18:02 · 6 JulLatest

   Right-wing reservists formally demand mandatory service extension to reduce reserve burden.

2. 16:44 · 6 Jul

   Likud Reserve Forum chairman urges Knesset panel to pass 36-month service extension

• Developing15:34 · 25 JunIDF Personnel Chief calls for extending mandatory service to 36 months
• Developing11:56 · 20 JulEisenkot: Netanyahu demanded one-year cut to mandatory service, I minimized it
• Developing06:46 · 14 JulKnesset panel votes 8-1 to keep mandatory service at 32 months
• Strong15:58 · 2 JulGovernment secretary: fix 32-month service now, defer 36-month debate until after elections

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