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The Israeli army has admitted to a personnel shortage of between 12,000 and 15,000 soldiers, describing the situation as 'unbearable' and calling for changes to the conscription law to include exempt groups, particularly the Haredim.
Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir's remarks about the potential collapse of the Israeli army due to a shortage of soldiers have ignited widespread debate within the Likud party, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This statement comes at a critical time when the army faces significant challenges.