Prime Minister Levi Eshkol today confirmed in the Knesset, Israel’s Parliament, that the Cabinet was considering the reduction of the length of time served by girls in the Israeli Army. Replying to a question in the House, the Premier said a decision will soon be reached on the matter.
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