Conscription exists in Israel for all Israeli citizens over the age of 18 who are Jewish (both genders), or Druze and Circassian (male only); Arab citizens of Israel are not conscripted. Arab citizens can enlist if they want to but are not required by law
National military service is mandatory for all Israeli citizens over the age of 18, although Arab citizens are exempted if they so please, and other exceptions may be made on religious, physical or psychological grounds
