Israeli army chief warns reserve forces could 'collapse' amid manpower crisis
Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Tue, 05/12/2026 - 09:53 Opposition figures have intensified criticism of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government over its failure to draft ultra-Orthodox Jews This handout picture released by the Israeli army on 18 May 2024 shows Israeli soldiers during military operations in the Gaza Strip (Israeli army/AFP) Off Israel's military chief has warned lawmakers that the army's reserve forces could face collapse within months unless the government urgently passes
Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Tue, 05/12/2026 - 09:53 Opposition figures have intensified criticism of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government over its failure to draft ultra-Orthodox Jews This handout picture released by the Israeli army on 18 May 2024 shows Israeli soldiers during military operations in the Gaza Strip (Israeli army/AFP) Off Israel's military chief has warned lawmakers that the army's reserve forces could face collapse within months unless the government urgently passes
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