Israeli army faces soldier shortage
The Israeli army is facing a severe manpower crisis, with a shortage of nearly 12,000 soldiers, including approximately 7,500 in combat units, despite the military expansion following the October 7, 2023 attack. Reserve forces have also increased by 36% with the return of over 100,000 personnel, but they are suffering from extreme exhaustion due to prolonged service periods, which have sometimes reached 600 days in less than three years. The army is working to reorganize its units and increase the recruitment of Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Jews, although most of them are inclined toward non-combat roles, limiting the army's ability to fill the shortfall. The crisis runs deeper than just numbers; war costs are rising, and the forces are facing challenges in providing a trained and capable human reserve to sustain a long, multi-front conflict.
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