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Bennett and Winter Unveil Competing Military Service Plans Ahead of Election
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Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Amcha Yisrael party leader Ofer Winter have presented competing proposals on military service ahead of Israel's election. Bennett's plan offers financial benefits to soldiers and cuts support for draft evaders, while Winter's plan includes higher military pay but exempts up to 25% of ultra-Orthodox men. The contentious issue of ultra-Orthodox enlistment is now central to the campaign. Meanwhile, Likud is reportedly campaigning to prevent Winter's party from entering the Knesset.
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- Naftali Bennett proposed financial benefits for soldiers and cuts for draft evaders, redirecting 30 billion shekels.
- Ofer Winter's plan would exempt up to 25% of ultra-Orthodox men from military service.
- Bennett accused Netanyahu of funding draft evasion and weakening the IDF.
- Winter's party aims to increase soldier salaries and create formal service tracks for all citizens.
- Likud is reportedly campaigning to prevent Winter's Amcha Yisrael party from crossing the electoral threshold.
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