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Mansour was quoted as expressing grave concern over what he sees as a troubling shift in Israeli ideology, suggesting that justifications for genocide, famine, and gang rape have become increasingly mainstream.
Defense Minister Benny Gantz emphasized the necessity of the extension, stating, "Given the escalating regional threats, a longer service period is essential to ensure our forces are adequately trained and prepared."
Military service is mandatory for most Israelis, with men typically serving for 32 months and women for 24 months.
Alexander Bastrykin, head of Russia's Investigative Committee, told Sputnik news agency that Hunka and his accomplices are implicated in the murders of at least 500 Soviet citizens.
Over the years, numerous attempts have been made to broker peace between Israelis and Palestinians. However, core issues like the status of Jerusalem, the right of return for Palestinian refugees, and the borders of a potential Palestinian state remain unresolved, making a lasting peace agreement elusive. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains a major geopolitical challenge, with far-reaching consequences for the Middle East and beyond.