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Finance Minister Smotrich Proposes Reservist Service Reduction Plan Starting 2027
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 2 hours ago
What happened
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich presented a plan to reduce Israeli reservists' annual service days to 30 from 2027, boost active duty enlistment by 50,000 soldiers, and expand Haredi recruitment, alongside proposing a new Basic Law for service members.
- 01Smotrich proposes cutting reservist duty to 30 days annually starting in 2027.
- 02Plan aims to return about 50,000 soldiers to active service.
- 03Includes a national program to increase Haredi enlistment.
- 04Calls for legislation of a Basic Law for service members.
- 05Law principle: equality and full benefits for those who serve.
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