Avi, I am not an expert on bituach leumi, all I know is what I have heard from people who have left who have had issues. I think if they get an exemption, then when they come back to Israel there is a significant waiting period until bituach leumi kicks in again and they can sign up for kupa- something that could be an issue for many people, especially those with small children who spend lots of time at doctors.
LC, not sure what site you are looking at, but both in Hebrew and in English, the Population Authority of the MIsrad HPnim’s website states that adult passports are valid for 10 years unless you don’t let them save your fingerprints.
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