Defense Service Law (Amendment No. 27) (Raising the Exemption Age – Swords of Iron – Extension of the Temporary Provision) Bill

What does the bill do?

The proposal raises the age of exemption from reserve duty by one more year after the previous amendment expired, so that a discharged soldier who is not an officer will be exempt at age 42 (not 41), a discharged officer at age 47 (not 46), and discharged soldiers in certain roles at age 50 (not 49). The proposal stems from an operational need to maintain the IDF's readiness in circumstances of emergency and war, and for reasons of operational continuity and combat capability. In addition, technical amendments are proposed that will clarify that the special reserve compensation and the duty of monthly reporting to the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee will continue to apply during the extended temporary provision period.