Israel chief of staff warns army nearing internal collapse amid multi-front war

Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has warned that the army is approaching “collapse from within” amid mounting pressures from the ongoing war on multiple fronts, including Iran and Hezbollah. Speaking during a Security Cabinet meeting, Zamir said the military is facing deepening internal crises, particularly linked to severe manpower shortages. According to the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth, Zamir warned that reserve forces “will not hold up”, criticising the government for failing to address structural issues such as the conscription of ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) Jews, amendments to the Reserve Law, and the extension of mandatory service periods. “I am raising 10 red flags,” Zamir reportedly said, underscoring the seriousness of the situation. READ: Bennett: Israel not winning on any front, warns army under […]