An amnesty has been granted to Israelis at home or living abroad who have not reported for military service is required by law. A special ministerial committee considering the matter said today that Israelis abroad have until Aug. 27, 1970 to report and those at home until April 23, 1969. Citizens reporting by these deadlines will not be subject to prosecution.
The amnesty was aimed at Israelis living in foreign countries who feared returning home because they had not fulfilled their military obligations. Under Israeli law, Israeli citizenship is retained by Israeli nationals even if they have accepted another nationality and passed it on to their children.
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