Israeli Attorney General Warns of Potential Army Collapse Due to Manpower Shortages

Israeli Attorney General Gali Zamir has warned a parliamentary committee that the Israeli army and its reserve forces are currently on the verge of collapse. In a meeting with the Parliamentary Committee for Defense and Foreign Affairs, Zamir stated that the military is facing severe human resource shortages that are expected to reach their limit in less than a year.

The Attorney General's warnings focused on the long-term sustainability of the military's manpower. She noted that the Israeli army is facing a critical shortage of personnel, a situation that is expected to worsen as current service terms expire. Specifically, Zamir indicated that thousands of soldiers are scheduled to leave the army in early 2027 upon the completion of their service terms, which would further deplete the available force and increase the strain on remaining personnel. The Attorney General's report emphasizes the critical nature of the current personnel deficit.

While the Israeli government has maintained official secrecy regarding the exact number of casualties, military analysts suggest that the Attorney General's statements carry significant implications. These analysts argue that the warnings of a potential collapse due to manpower shortages imply that Israel has lost thousands of soldiers since October 7, 2023, despite the absence of official figures.