All members of Israeli society must be drafted, IDF chief says – By Sam Halpern (Jerusalem Post) / Feb 14, 2024
“We have a historic opportunity to expand the IDF’s recruitment sources at a time when the necessity is very high,” IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi said.
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi stated that the laws surrounding conscription for the army in Israel should change such that all members of Israeli society are called up to defend the country.
“In these challenging times, one thing is very clear – everyone should do their part to protect our home,” Halevi said. “This is a different time, and prior realities should be reexamined. We are currently promoting immediate enlistment solutions in order to fill our ranks in light of the ongoing fighting. More of this will be required in the future.
Currently, under Israeli law, Israeli Arabs and Ultra-Orthodox Jews are not required to serve in the IDF. Last week, war cabinet Minister Benny Gantz said that “in the long term,” a service bill must be gradually implemented so that these two groups could “enter the circle of service.”
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