Over A Year Into Gaza War, Israel Struggles With Lack Of Soldiers

Over a year into the Gaza war, Israel is facing a significant soldier shortage, with 300,000 reservists called up since Hamas’s October 7 attack. The military has lost 367 soldiers in Gaza and 37 in Lebanon operations. Extended reserve duties are causing job losses and family strain, while debate intensifies over ultra-Orthodox exemptions from service. Currently, about 66,000 ultra-Orthodox Jews of conscription age are exempted, sparking calls for reform amid the growing military personnel crisis.READ FULL