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israel-politics15 days ago

IDF Manpower Shortage Triggers Security Alarm, Zamir Warns of Collapse

Israel’s Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir warned at a security cabinet meeting that the IDF could collapse if manpower shortages aren’t addressed, saying he’s raising 10 red flags. The report notes Israel would still need more soldiers in peacetime to guard borders in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and the West Bank, and highlights the lack of a law to significantly boost ultra-Orthodox (haredi) conscription, fueling political backlash and calls to expand the IDF ranks from opposition parties and security figures.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#draft-bill#eyal-zamir#haredi-conscription
Gallant accuses Netanyahu of lying over pre-Oct. 7 intelligence docs
politics2 months ago

Gallant accuses Netanyahu of lying over pre-Oct. 7 intelligence docs

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant publicly denounces Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a liar and questions the PM’s pre-October 7 intelligence documents, arguing Netanyahu is manipulating public perception. The PMO released the documents detailing security discussions blaming various defense leaders, including Gallant, for security failures in Gaza. Gallant disputes timing and actions claimed in the documents, including delays around operations against Hassan Nasrallah, and says his trust in Netanyahu was broken, stressing his priority on the state, the defense establishment, and security forces over the prime minister.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#intelligence-documents#israel-politics#netanyahu
israel-politics2 months ago

Knesset moves 2026 budget forward amid haredi draft showdown

The Knesset advanced the 2026 state budget in its first reading after days of coalition wrangling with ultra-Orthodox parties over the haredi draft law, with a 62-55 vote. Degel Hatorah backed the budget on condition the draft bill passes before the next readings, while Agudat Yisrael opposed. The package includes a large expenditure framework and a raised deficit ceiling, and if all three readings aren’t completed by end-March, the Knesset would dissolve and elections would be called. Prime Minister Netanyahu framed the budget as strengthening security and the economy, while the opposition criticized the concessions to the haredi parties.

via jpost.com|
#budget-2026#degel-hatorah#haredi-draft