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Israel troop reduction: It has been more than a year since the Israel-Hamas conflict began in Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel is fighting wars in many places in the Middle East. According to the information, there is a shortage of soldiers in Israel. Army reserves are depleted and Israel is also struggling to recruit troops ahead of a new offensive in Lebanon. According to the army, about 300,000 reserve troops have been called up since the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.
367 soldiers were killed
Of these, 18 percent are men above 40 years of age, who should have been exempted. It is noteworthy that in Israel, military service is mandatory for men and women after the age of 18. However, there are concessions too. 367 soldiers have been killed in the fighting since ground attacks on Gaza began on October 27 last year. Additionally, 37 Israeli soldiers have been killed in the war against Hezbollah in Lebanon since September 30.
Israel no longer has soldiers?
Although the government guarantees a minimum income for reservists, the war has forced many to close their shops. Reservist Ariel Seri-Levy said he had been called up four times since the October 7 attack and had been called up four times. He called out those who want to continue the conflict in Israel-Lebanon and Gaza. He said, 'We have to end this war, because we have no soldiers. However, he still believes in serving his country, but it has increased now. Another constable said he lost his job due to physical and mental exhaustion.
demand for soldiers
An open letter was signed by approximately 2,000 wives of reservists involved in the Religious Zionist movement. In which a demand has been made to reduce the burden for the people serving in the army. Between 22 and 28 October, despite getting exemption, six people who participated in their own fighting have died in the war. “The biggest thing is that we must not forget that this is a war and we are short of soldiers,” a father of seven told AFP.