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Israeli writer questions Netanyahu's army priorities
The Israeli Knesset, during a session held before the start of the election holiday, approved a broad package of laws and reforms targeting areas such as security, the economy, the judiciary, society, and infrastructure, with the aim of paving the way for the 26th Knesset elections. These reforms included extending mandatory military service to 32 months, with a postponement of the reduction to 30 months for recruits entering the army in June 2029, to meet security needs. The state of emergency in prisons was also extended until January 2027 to maintain exceptional conditions for detainees amid rising numbers. Additionally, reforms were approved in the import system to boost competition and lower prices, along with changes to consumer protection laws, financing procedures, and facilitating electronic payments in transportation. On the environmental and infrastructure fronts, the law was approved to strengthen monitoring of construction waste transportation and regulate property access for underground facility development. Reforms were also introduced into the social welfare system, including raising the age of guardians and streamlining approval procedures for children's mental health treatment. Measures to improve the rights of victims of sexual crimes and new laws to restrict students’ academic progress due to military service or partnership status were enacted. The new legislation also included regulating planning and infrastructure management, extending the powers of the National Committee, easing land acquisition for renewable energy projects, designating days for national remembrance, and recognizing the heritage of Moroccan and North African Jews. The establishment of a museum, honoring national figures, and organizing commemorative events and publications were also part of the measures. Politically, the parliament approved laws to increase party financing advances, impose fees on electoral petitions, and regulate activities within political blocs amid escalating internal disagreements related to the future of the government and preparations for new elections. Furthermore, writer Ben Caspit attacked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of sacrificing Israel’s interests to preserve the coalition. He criticized Netanyahu for attempting to pass laws favoring the Haredi community at the expense of the military and security institutions through abstaining from votes and deliberately avoiding responsibility—indications that Netanyahu has become more concerned with political survival at the expense of core national issues.
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