Israeli army extends compulsory military service by 4 months amid manpower shortage – Middle East Monitor

The Israeli army extended compulsory military service by four months amid a manpower shortage, local media said on Sunday, Anadolu reports.

According to the daily Yedioth Ahronoth, soldiers will serve an additional four months to a full three-year term.

The army also decided to suspend pre-release leaves, requiring soldiers to serve a full three years before discharge.

There was no immediate confirmation from the army of the report.

The newspaper said the…