"We have been dealing with the issue for many months and have examined various alternatives," Lt. Col. Pavel Gorlin, head of the IDF's Wage and Retirement Planning Division, said today (Tuesday), after the decision to increase soldiers' salaries by about 50%.
"The IDF is the people's army, and we are attentive to the public mood.
"We heard the things directly from the soldiers, and we understood that it was necessary to make an update on the subsistence allowance," Gorlin said.
He added: "This is an important and very happy day for the IDF.
A sharp fighter will now receive an additional NIS 1,000.
This is not a salary, but a subsistence fee and this must be understood.
The subsistence allowance is supposed to provide him with the ability to live and thrive to a proper and good degree.
It should be noted that the additional amount will not affect the living conditions of those who need it, and it will be added to the family payments and the envelope that exists today. "
Along with the new news, Lt. Col. Gorlin noted that the IDF is working hard to improve and improve the treatment of soldiers before and after their release: "We are looking at how to help them. It is our responsibility, and we are constantly trying to see how to reward and honor the fighters. "
The fighters, for their part, were also happy with the required decision.
"The decision is very significant for me and reinforces the feeling that the army is standing behind me and supporting the fighter at the end," says Sergeant Uri Gaash, platoon commander in the 890th Regiment of the Paratroopers Brigade.
"I, who serves as a fighter in the Israel Defense Forces, find myself facing various challenges that I face during my military service," he added.
"In the end, the goal is to protect the citizens of the State of Israel and that is what is in front of our eyes. Knowing that there is someone who cares for us and sees us gives us strength to continue to act in any situation, day and night."
IDF forces on the Gaza Strip border (those photographed have no connection to the news),