Compulsory military service is required for citizens in Israel. This service is necessary for both men and women.  

Under the rules, the age of the citizen serving should be above 18 years. 

Anyone serving in the army must be a Jew, Druze or Circassian.

Some people are exempted from this mandatory military service. 

This included married persons, mentally challenged people, religious women etc.

 However, even after this exemption, many Israelis served in the army.

 Women are required to serve in the army for at least 25 months. They serve in various united of the Civil Defence Force.

 Men have to serve in the army for at least 32 months.