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Increased operations and reliance on reservists are severely straining the Israeli military.
The Israeli Army Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, has warned the cabinet that the army is on the verge of collapse unless urgent measures are taken.
According to a Channel 13 report, Zamir has told ministers that he is "raising 10 red flags," demanding the passage of legislation to ease the burden on an army that he described as exhausted.
He stressed the need for laws related to compulsory conscription, reserve service, and the extension of military service, warning that without these measures, the army will not be able to fulfill its missions.
According to analysis published by Al Jazeera, the Israeli military has historically relied on a small active force and a large number of reservists. Before October 2023, it had about 100,000 active troops, while after the start of the war in Gaza, about 300,000 reservists were mobilized.
Since then, mobilizations have continued. In March, Israel announced the call-up of 100,000 more reservists, in addition to the tens of thousands of troops already on the ground in Gaza, Lebanon and other areas.
The report emphasizes that the numerous military operations in the region and the policies in the occupied territories have increased pressure on the army's human capacities.
On the other hand, according to Israeli media, discontent is also growing within the ranks of reservists, due to the long burden of service and the impact on civilian life.
The analysis raises questions about the long-term sustainability of Israel's current military model in the face of continued engagements on several fronts.
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