IDF commanders are testifying to a severe shortage of combat soldiers, according to a report from military sources. The warning adds to a growing chorus of senior officers and officials who have flagged a deepening personnel crisis in the military over recent weeks.
IDF commanders are testifying to a severe shortage of combat soldiers, according to a report from military sources. The warning, reported Saturday night, adds to a growing series of alerts from senior officers and officials over the past month. As The Zioneer reported on July 5, a senior military official told N12 that the IDF requires an immediate infusion of personnel, citing unprecedented operational demands that overstretch both regular and reserve forces. Earlier, on July 2, senior officers warned that the combat force is approaching a breaking point without legislative steps including extended mandatory service. The latest testimony from commanders on the ground reinforces the pattern of deepening personnel strain across the military.
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