Conscription law

The Defense Service Law regulates the obligation to serve in the Israel Defense Forces.

Section 36A of the Defense Service Law [Consolidated Version], 5746-1986, sets an arrangement for granting an exemption from service in the Israel Defense Forces due to age, so that an Israeli citizen or permanent resident who is not an officer and has reached age forty, or an officer who has reached age forty-five, will be exempt from the duty of defense service.

The law provided that anyone who was due to receive an exemption from reserve service for reasons of age on 31.12.2023 will remain part of the reserve system until 29.2.2024.

A bill to add an administrative enforcement measure of financial sanctions for violating the Defense Service Law, in amounts of 50,000 and 100,000 shekels depending on severity.

A proposal to establish an inter-ministerial team that will plan programs to deal with incitement against Haredi soldiers in the army.

A bill to prevent budgetary support for public institutions that incite evasion of military service.

The bill sets a framework for exemption from and deferral of security service for religious students recognized as prodigies, up to 0.07% of the Jewish population a year.

A bill to update the Compulsory Education Law to allow a budget cut of up to 20% for educational institutions where the rate of enlistment of their graduates in security or civilian service is below 80%.

A bill to deny tax benefits to nonprofits and educational institutions that encourage evasion of security service.

A bill to make the continued receipt of reduced National Insurance contributions for students of Torah institutions conditional on security or civilian service.

A bill to make eligibility to participate in discounted housing programs conditional on fulfilling obligations under the Defense Service Law.

A bill to make financial assistance for Torah learners and needy students conditional on fulfilling security service obligations.

A bill to grant soldiers who served as combat soldiers a right to free sessions with a psychologist after the end of their service.

Under the Recognition of the Contribution of Dogs That Served in Security Bodies Law, 5786–2026, it was provided that the owner of a dog (other than a corporation) that served in the Israel Defense Forces, the Israel Police, the Israel Prison Service or the Knesset Guard will be entitled to reimbursement from the state for the medical expenses required to treat their dog,…

A proposal to give army veterans who served as combat soldiers the right to free sessions with a psychologist after the end of their service.

A proposal for a law of mandatory service for citizens in Israel for two years, in public and security bodies.

A proposal to extend the temporary provision raising the age of exemption from reserve duty until the end of September 2024, and to amend technical provisions in the arrangement.

The proposal requires equalizing the processes of screening, placement, staffing and training in professional tracks and the paths of advancement between women and men in defense service.

A bill to introduce compulsory service for all in public fields, averaging 36 hours a week for two years, with a living allowance and no salary.

Section 36A of the Defense Service Law [Consolidated Version], 5746-1986, sets an arrangement for granting an exemption from service in the Israel Defense Forces due to age, so that an Israeli citizen or permanent resident who is not an officer and has reached age forty, or an officer who has reached age forty-five, will be exempt from the duty of defense service.

The law provided that anyone who was due to receive an exemption from reserve service for reasons of age on 31.12.2023 will remain part of the reserve system until 29.2.2024.

The Defense Service Law regulates the obligation to serve in the Israel Defense Forces.