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Bennett, Winter Unveil Plans to Boost Military Service and Reserves
On Sunday, October 11, 2026, former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, chairman of the B'Yachad party, also referred to as Bayit Yehudi or Hayehadut, unveiled a major campaign plan titled the "Servicemembers' Revolution" at an election rally in Tel Aviv.
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What happened
- 01Naftali Bennett announced a plan to redirect NIS 30 billion from draft evaders to IDF soldiers and reservists.
- 02The "Servicemembers' Revolution" plan proposes entirely free daycare, halved payment subsidies, and NIS 1 million housing subsidies for those who serve.
- 03Bennett declared a policy of zero exemptions, stating that anyone who does not serve the state will not receive a single shekel.
- 04Bennett accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of funding draft evasion for 17 years to maintain political power.
- 05The plan was presented on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at a campaign event in Tel Aviv ahead of the October 27 elections.
- 06Bennett warned that current policies are weakening the IDF and ignoring warnings from the Chief of Staff regarding an urgent manpower shortage.
- 07Bennett's party opposes forming coalitions with Haredi factions, including Shas and United Torah Judaism.
The proposal aims to completely halt the allocation of state funds to individuals who evade military or national service, redirecting NIS 30 billion to those who do serve. Under the plan, non-servicemembers would receive zero state funds, while military personnel and reservists would receive extensive benefits, including free daycare, a 50% discount on various payments, and a NIS 1 million housing subsidy.
Bennett sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Haredi leaders, accusing Netanyahu of funding draft evasion for 17 years in exchange for political power. He warned that these policies are dismantling the IDF and creating an urgent manpower shortage, noting that the Chief of Staff had previously warned Netanyahu about the issue. Bennett's party, which is part of the opposition bloc for the upcoming October 27 elections, opposes forming coalitions with Haredi parties.
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