On Thursday, July 16, 2026, the Israeli parliament (Knesset) passed a bill increasing the duration of mandatory military service in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to 32 months. This measure is being introduced to fulfill the current operational tasks and personnel requirements of the Israeli army.
During the vote at the Knesset plenary session in Jerusalem, the initiative was supported by 43 members of parliament. 12 members of parliament voted against the bill, and one abstained.
Source: jpost.com