Knesset approves extension of regular service for soldiers to 36 months

Jerusalem - Ma'an - The Knesset plenum approved in the first reading at dawn on Thursday a bill to extend the regular service of soldiers in the Israeli army, which was decided to be for a period of five years. As part of a temporary order, the military service period will be between 32 and 36 months after the law was approved by 56 Knesset members and opposed by 44. Source: Maan News Agency