Knesset votes to extend mandatory army service to 32 months, though IDF had sought 36

The passage of the bill comes amid the coalition's legislative blitz before the Knesset recesses ahead of the upcoming elections. Forty-three MKs voted in favor, with 12 against and one abstention.

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What happenedMandatory period currently stands at 30 months for men after it was previously shortened * Herzog tells Saudi TV: It is my dream to see peace with Riyadh.

What changedThe center frames it as "Knesset votes to extend mandatory army service to 32 months, though IDF had sought 36". The right frames it as "Knesset passes bill to extend mandatory military service to 32 months to 'meet IDF's goal...".

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Still Watching. The center frames it as "Knesset votes to extend mandatory army service to 32 months, though IDF had sought 36". The right frames it as "Knesset passes bill to extend mandatory military service to 32 months to 'meet IDF's goal...".

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Knesset passes bill to extend mandatory military service to 32 months to 'meet IDF's goals'

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The passage of the bill comes amid the coalition's legislative blitz before the Knesset recesses ahead of the upcoming elections. Forty-three MKs voted in favor, with 12 against and one abs...

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Knesset votes to extend mandatory army service to 32 months, though IDF had sought 36

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Mandatory period currently stands at 30 months for men after it was previously shortened * Herzog tells Saudi TV: It is my dream to see peace with Riyadh

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