Yes. Women are also required, but there is an alternative community service option available to them. Some minor ethnic groups are exempted from the requirement, but for the vast majority it is mandatory.
Its 2 years 8 months for men, 2 years for women. Having been in the IDF as an citizen from birth is a point about someone’s circumstances rather than their character.
However that man was in the IDF for 5 years, so he did volunteer beyond the conscription requirement.
All this is according to wikipedia I am no expert.
Isn’t service mandatory for every male israelite?
“Wasnt service mandatory for every male in nazi germany?”
How is that an excuse?
Who said excuse? Why not just consider the relevance and move on, damn
There’s ways to get out of it. People who don’t are either cowards or all in on the fascism.
Yes. Women are also required, but there is an alternative community service option available to them. Some minor ethnic groups are exempted from the requirement, but for the vast majority it is mandatory.
Its 2 years 8 months for men, 2 years for women. Having been in the IDF as an citizen from birth is a point about someone’s circumstances rather than their character.
However that man was in the IDF for 5 years, so he did volunteer beyond the conscription requirement.
All this is according to wikipedia I am no expert.
Dodging usually cost some months of jail time. So it’s the choice between that or engaging in ethnic cleansing
Service is mandatory for everyone 2 years 8 months for males two years for females 4 years if you’re doing it for citizenship.