State service also will not be a sufficient reason, but it will be considered as such in each individual case. And regardless of Jewish origin, citizenship will be granted to all who have served more than a year in the Israel Defense Forces.
“I want to separate conversion from citizenship because of the situation when people undergo conversion not because they are returning to Judaism, but because they want to obtain civil rights in Israel. This reduces the conversion ceremony to a farce,” the minister explained.
According to him, citizenship will be granted on such grounds as family reunification, self-identification with Israel, or the ability to make a significant contribution to society (this applies to artists, scientists, and athletes). The National Religious Party sees a serious danger in such proposals, as they contradict existing legislation.