IDF warns reserve system near collapse: 'You won't be able to say we didn't know'

The IDF issued a warning about the collapse of the reserve system, using the phrase 'you won't be able to say we didn't know,' according to an Israeli media report. The warning is the latest in a series of senior military warnings about the personnel crisis.

The IDF issued a warning about the collapse of the reserve system, quoting the line 'you won't be able to say we didn't know,' according to a media report. No further details were provided in the initial report.

• Developing19:41 · 18 JunIDF chief warns military faces collapse without extended mandatory service
• Developing19:12 · 2 JulIDF senior officers warn combat force nearing collapse without service extension
• Developing14:56 · 2 JulIDF warns of continued reserve burden unless service law is fixed
• Developing16:25 · 19 JunIDF spokesperson did not confirm reports of a ceasefire: 'We will continue to thwart threats to our forces'

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