Campaign

Smotrich Unveils Plan to Cap Annual Reserve Duty at 30 Days by 2027

Published

Courtroom-sketch editorial illustration of a front-facing reservist figure in an olive uniform carrying an oversized dark-green backpack with packed gear.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich unveiled the Reservists Home proposal, targeting no more than 30 reserve-duty days annually by 2027. The plan would return about 50,000 currently unassigned soldiers to active reserve units, create new formations and redistribute security missions. It also calls for expanded Haredi enlistment through dedicated preparatory and service frameworks, alongside a proposed Basic Law granting servicemembers priority for benefits including discounted housing, daycare, academic admission, student housing and civil-service jobs. The proposal, announced during the election campaign, has not been approved as government policy.

Sources

Primary sources:12

Related stories

  1. Eisenkot Rejects 30% Haredi Exemption, Pledges Universal Service Law
  2. Surveys Show Religious Israelis Prioritize Israel’s Jewish Character
  3. New Poll Ties Likud and Yashar at 21 as Bennett Falls to 14
  4. Yashar Leads Likud 24-23 as Eisenkot Tops Netanyahu on Suitability
  5. Civil Rights Group Urges Officials to Protect Election Charter Flights

Something went wrong

We couldn't complete that action. Check your connection and try again.