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IDF Officer Says Service Must Be Extended to 36 Months Amid Manpower Shortage
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First reported by N12 · Jun 24, 2026
What happened
Brig. Gen. Shay Tayeb said the IDF wants to extend regular service to 36 months because of manpower shortages and operational needs. He said the plan includes compensation for soldiers affected by the change and is meant to expand manpower, including through greater integration of ultra-Orthodox recruits.
- 01The IDF wants to restore regular service to 36 months.
- 02Shay Tayeb cited manpower shortages and better operational effectiveness.
- 03The draft bill includes compensation tied to how close a soldier is to discharge.
- 04Tayeb said the army has made unprecedented efforts to recruit ultra-Orthodox men.
- 05He warned the manpower gap will deepen for soldiers discharged from 2027 onward.
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