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"Raising 10 Red Flags": Is the Israeli Army Tired?

2026-03-27 17:38:37Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
"Raising 10 Red Flags": Is the Israeli Army Tired?
Israeli soldiers in a military vehicle near the Israeli side of the border with Lebanon, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran continues

After years of constant warfare in the region, the Israeli army chief of staff warns that the army is on the verge of collapse.

Israel's Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, issued a stark warning to the country's cabinet this week: unless urgent measures are taken, the Israeli military risks reaching the point of collapse.

According to a report by Israel's Channel 13, Zamir told ministers he was "raising 10 red flags," demanding immediate action and the passage of long-overdue legislation to ease the burden on an army he described as "exhausted."

The Israeli military has been engaged in numerous operations in the region, including the war in Gaza, interventions in Lebanon and Syria, as well as ongoing tensions in the West Bank.

Zamir emphasized the need for a package of laws that includes: compulsory recruitment, reserve duty, and the extension of military service.

He warned that without these measures, the army will soon be unable to fulfill even routine missions and the reservist system could collapse.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said plans are being considered to extend compulsory military service. However, concerns about the army's overburdening are not new.

As early as 2024, international media reports had highlighted personnel shortages, troop fatigue, and supply problems, a situation that, according to sources, has only worsened.

Since its founding in 1948, the Israeli military has been built on a model that combines a small active army with a large number of civilian reservists who are mobilized in times of crisis.

Before the start of the Gaza war in October 2023, the active army had about 100,000 troops. Shortly thereafter, about 300,000 reservists were mobilized, drawn from civilian life for military operations.

This means that the bulk of the forces on the ground are made up of reservists and not professional soldiers.

Where are the bodies currently located?

On March 1, after the launch of the US-Israeli attacks on Iran, Israel announced the mobilization of another 100,000 reservists, in addition to the 50,000 who were already in service due to the war in Gaza.

These troops are deployed on several fronts: the border with Lebanon, positions in Syria, the Gaza Strip, and the West Bank.

Additionally, 20,000 reservists have been mobilized for search and rescue operations and support in the air, naval and intelligence forces.

Israel has also sent thousands of troops to southern Lebanon following the escalation with Hezbollah.

Senior military officials have warned that policies in the West Bank, including settlement expansion, are further increasing pressure on the military, requiring more human resources and logistical support.

Are the soldiers tired?

According to many members of the military, especially reservists, the answer is yes.

Some reservists have refused to report for duty, citing economic and family difficulties. They report that many of them have lost their jobs, are facing financial problems, or have interrupted their studies due to the long mobilization.

There is also growing dissatisfaction with the exclusion from military service of the ultra-religious Haredi community, which is seen as unfair by the rest of society.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid has called for strong measures against those who avoid military service, calling on the government to act immediately.

"The warning has been given. It is in your hands," he declared, stressing that the country's security cannot be held hostage to political interests./ Al Jazeera


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