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Liberman Urges Immediate Conscription Law Amid IDF Strain, Netanyahu Promises Post-Election Action

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First reported by Walla · 6 hours ago

What happened

Avigdor Liberman demands immediate Knesset action on a full conscription law due to heavy IDF strain, rejecting delays until after elections. Netanyahu promises such a law only after forming a broad post-election government, maintaining that non-studying yeshiva students must serve or face jail. Merav Ben Ari supports convening defense committees during recess to advance the bill.

  • 01Avigdor Liberman urges immediate passage of a full conscription law amid IDF manpower strain.
  • 02Liberman calls on coalition chair to convene Knesset during summer recess for a vote.
  • 03Merav Ben Ari supports convening the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee during recess.
  • 04Netanyahu says no conscription law will pass before elections, promises action afterward.
  • 05Netanyahu insists non-studying yeshiva students must serve or face imprisonment.
  • 06Opposition Zionist factions pledge support if a conscription bill is brought to vote.

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MaarivCenter · Hebrew55 minutes ago
Liberman Urges Immediate Conscription Law Amid IDF Strain, Netanyahu Promises Post-Election Action
WallaCenter · Hebrew6 hours ago
Avigdor Lieberman Urges Knesset to Convene During Recess for Immediate Conscription Law

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