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Finance Minister Smotrich Proposes Cutting Reserve Duty Days, Faces Sharp Criticism

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 4 hours ago

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Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich proposed reducing Israeli reserve duty to 30 days annually by 2027, expanding the pool of reservists and increasing Haredi enlistment. The plan includes legal protections for reservists but drew sharp criticism from political opponents who questioned its feasibility amid IDF manpower shortages.

01Smotrich proposes cutting reserve duty days to 30 per year by 2027 to ease individual burdens.
02Plan includes expanding reservist numbers and increasing Haredi military recruitment.
03Legislation to grant reservists priority in housing, education, and public sector jobs is proposed.
04Smotrich calls the plan a prerequisite for joining the next government coalition.
05Opponents accuse Smotrich of neglecting the issue during ongoing conflict and favoring draft dodgers.
06Critics highlight IDF manpower shortages and question how fewer reserve days meet security needs.

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