Israeli Defense Ministry Proposes Compensation Model for Extended Mandatory Service
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First reported by Ynet · Jul 10, 2026
What happened
Israel's Defense Ministry and Treasury have devised a compensation plan to financially support soldiers whose mandatory service is extended from 30 to 32 months. The plan offers increased pay for conscripts enlisted between July 2024 and June 2026, with frontline soldiers receiving the highest benefits. New recruits after the law's approval will serve 32 months without extra pay for the extension.
- 01New compensation model offers up to 100% increased pay for soldiers serving 31-32 months.
- 02Model applies to conscripts enlisted July 2024 to June 2026, dubbed the 'transition generation'.
- 03Frontline combat soldiers receive highest monthly compensation, up to 8,782 shekels.
- 04Soldiers enlisting after law enactment serve 32 months but get no extra pay for extension.
- 05Compensation includes increased living allowances, discharge bonuses, and deposits.
- 06Model aims to balance defense needs with soldier motivation and fairness concerns.
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