If a high on the unexpected fire does not emerge in the bleak scene of the Palestinian enclave, everything seems to indicate that the Israeli army will expand its occupation to the city of Gaza soonas well as other coastal areas such as Aliaas approved by the Binyamín Netanyahu government just over a week ago.
But to execute the plan, the Israeli army It needs effective, of which it lacks. Specifically, to carry out this new stage of the offensive, they would be required between 80,000 and 100,000 reservists. According to military calculations, There is a deficit of 12,000 soldiersof which 7,000 should be combat effective.
To compensate for the lack of personnel, the Israel Defense Forces (FDI) plan recruit soldiers of Jewish communities in the diasporaas military spokesmen declared Efe. In addition, this Monday the military radio Tzahal Gala confirmed that recruitment will essentially provide United States and France. The objective is clear: Increase the number of Jewish soldiers of these communities in some Additional 600-700 a year.
However, the shortage of troops is much greater than what this initiative can offer, which translates into 7.5% deficit. That is why in recent weeks the Israeli government has sought other sources of recruitment.
The ultra -orthodox do not fight
Military service is mandatory in the country for most citizens from 18 years. Until now, the Jaredí community (ultra -corpoxa), which constitutes around the 15% of the populationwas Exempt from devoting to religious studies. The current situation led the Supreme Court of Israel to order the army to begin recruiting ultra -orthodox to reinforce its offensive in the Gaza Strip.
According to a military statement, during July 2025 the Army sent 54,000 recruitment orders to members of the Jaredí community to “complete the enlistment process.” From July 2024 to May 2025, others had already been sent 24,000 citationsalthough just a little more than 1,000 ultra -orthodox appeared to them. The Army also warned that it will intensify the “compliance measures” against those who evade the service.
The within the Netanyahu government: the ultra -orthodox party Judaism united from the Torah He abandoned the coalition for the executive’s refusal to restore exemptions for his communities. Shortly after, the game Shas The government also left – without withdrawing from the coalition or its support in Parliament – due to the same conflict. With internal tensions, the parliamentary majority of Netanyahu hangs from a thread: 61 of 120 seats, that is, only one to lose it.
Tension and mobilization in Israel
Nonetheless, . This Sunday, 200.000 personas They joined the mobilization to demand Liberation of Hostages in Gaza before continuing with new military offensives. The demonstrations extended by cities such as Tel Aviv and Jerusalemblocking roads and carrying up camping on the border with Gaza. At least 38 people were arrested.
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