Israeli Defense Forces Chief: IDF Could Collapse Due to Lack of Manpower

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir via Wikimedia Commons

Israel’s military leadership has issued one of its starkest warnings in years, raising serious questions about the sustainability of the country’s defense posture amid growing internal strain and mounting operational demands.

At the center of the alarm is Eyal Zamir—the highest-ranking military officer in Israel and the commander of the entire IDF—who told ministers behind closed doors that the army is approaching a breaking point.

According to reports from multiple Israeli outlets...