Archive · 22 Aug 2025
IDF Faces Manpower Shortages Amid Gaza Assault
The Israeli army is having trouble getting enough soldiers.
They're calling up many reservists, which are people who used to be soldiers but aren't full-time anymore.
Some soldiers don't feel motivated, and others are refusing to join.
To fix this, the army is trying to recruit people from other countries and offering a deal to those who avoided the draft.
They are also putting more women in combat roles.
IDF is calling up 60,000 reservists for the Gaza City assault.
20,000 current reservists will have their terms extended.
A recent survey found nearly 40% of reservists feel less motivated.
Approximately 14,600 Haredi individuals are refusing conscription.
IDF is exploring recruitment of 600-700 soldiers annually from the diaspora.
- Who
- Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
- What
- IDF facing manpower shortages, calling up reservists, and exploring recruitment options.
- When
- Recent events.
- Where
- Israel and Gaza.
- Why
- To address manpower shortages and support the ongoing conflict.
IDF
Resisters/Critics
Recruitment Issues
IDF
Needs more soldiers
Resisters/Critics
Resist Conscription.
Reservists' Impact
IDF
Utilizing reservists.
Resisters/Critics
Impacting economy.
- Standing Army Size
- Approximately 169,000
- Reservists Called Up
- 60,000
- Reservist Extensions
- 20,000
- Reservist Morale (less motivated)
- Nearly 40%
- Refuseniks
- Approximately 14,600
- Diaspora Recruitment
- 600-700 annually
- Women in Combat
- Over 5,000
Sources
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