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Netanyahu Supports Draft Bill Amid IDF Leadership Changes

12/9/2025

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On December 8, 2025, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backed a revised haredi draft bill and dismissed claims Israel's standing was harmed.
Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee extended an emergency draft for 280,000 IDF reservists until January 1, 2026.
Defense Minister Israel Katz approved IDF Chief of Staff appointments.
Katz vetoed one officer linked to anti-government protests.
Katz said disputes over General Staff approvals may soon be resolved.

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On December 8, 2025, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backed a revised haredi draft bill and dismissed claims Israel's standing was harmed.
Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee extended an emergency draft for 280,000 IDF reservists until January 1, 2026.
Defense Minister Israel Katz approved IDF Chief of Staff appointments.
Katz vetoed one officer linked to anti-government protests.
Katz said disputes over General Staff approvals may soon be resolved.