21.   A Greens demand for abolishing compulsory military service was referred to a commission that will debate army reforms.

22.   A suggestion to save money by cutting benefits to Israeli soldiers finishing their three years of compulsory service raised an outcry and was dropped.

23.   A suggestion to save money by cutting benefits to Israeli soldiers finishing three years of compulsory service raised an outcry and was dropped.

24.   All Israeli Jews are in principle liable for compulsory military service.

25.   All Israelis are in principle liable for compulsory military service.

26.   Ancient Greek texts say his death resulted in a law making poets exempt from compulsory military service in Athens.

27.   Belgium will end compulsory military service at the end of the month, the government decided Thursday.

28.   But some conservatives complained dual-citizenship could lead to divided loyalties, especially as they entered the German army to fulfill compulsory military service.

29.   Compulsory military service has been cut back in recent years, and now stands at four months for all males.

30.   Compulsory military service would help mold young people into patriots and prepare them for a meaningful life through training in vocational skills, Angula said.