Israeli army faces historic troop shortages
A report has indicated that the Israeli military is suffering from unprecedented depletion of its ranks, with the average reserve force totaling around 53,000 soldiers. It costs approximately 2.1 billion shekels per month to operate the reserve units, equivalent to purchasing seven F-35 fighter jets or 70 Merkava tanks. Despite a decline in tension levels, forces remain deployed on several fronts, including Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, which strains human resources and threatens the stability of the troops amid increasing casualties and psychological effects on soldiers. These pressures are leading to a reduction in the number of experienced personnel, with some retiring or taking lower-pressure jobs, reflecting major challenges to the Israeli army’s readiness and its ability to respond to various future threats.
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