Israel’s military is under severe strain as Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warns that the IDF could “collapse in on itself” due to a shortage of 20,000 troops and mounting pressure across multiple fronts, from Gaza to Lebanon. With controversial exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Haredi men, expanding West Bank settlements, and a growing multi-front conflict, political and military leaders are calling for urgent reforms in recruitment and reserve deployment. The situation has sparked nationwide debate about Israel’s preparedness, long-term security, and ability to sustain a prolonged conflict while facing internal and external pressures.
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