IDF chief warns of ‘collapse’ as Israel delays ultra-Orthodox draft – media

Israel

Eyal Zamir reportedly told the cabinet he was “raising ten red flags” due to acute personnel shortages The Israel Defense Forces is “on the verge of collapse” due to acute personnel shortages, Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has warned, according to local media. Opposition parties have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government of stalling on drafting ultra-Orthodox Jews. Military service is mandatory for most Israeli citizens, both men and women. However, members of the Haredi community

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