Israel: Basic Law of 1976, The Army
| Publisher | National Legislative Bodies / National Authorities |
| Publication Date | 9 April 1976 |
| Cite as | Israel: Basic Law of 1976, The Army [Israel], 9 April 1976, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6b51dc.html [accessed 29 May 2023] |
| Comments | This is the official translation. The Law was passed by the Knesset on 31 March 1976 and published in Sefer Ha-Chukkim No. 806 dated 9 April 1976. Please note that Israel has no written constitution in one single document, but a st of Basic Laws. |
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1.Defence Army of Israel
The Defence Army of Israel is the army of the State.
2.Subordination to civil authority
(a)The Army is subject to the authority of the Government.
(b)The Minister in charge of the Army on behalf of the Government is the Minister of Defence.
3.Chief of the General Staff
(a)The supreme command level in the Army is the Chief of the General Staff.
(b)The Chief of the General Staff is subject to the authority of the Government and subordinate to the Minister of Defence.
(c)The Chief of the General Staff shall be appointed by the Government upon the recommendation of the Minister of Defence.
4.Duty to serve and recruitment
The duty of serving in the Army and recruitment for the Army shall be as prescribed by or by virtue of Law.
5.Instructions and orders in the Army
The power to issue instructions and orders binding in the Army shall be prescribed by or by virtue of Law.
6.
No armed force other than the Defence Army of Israel shall be established or maintained except under Law.
