Israel Prepares for Gaza Assault Amid Manpower Crisis
The Israeli military is mobilizing for a major assault on Gaza City, the last significant Hamas stronghold. To support the operation, Israel has initiated a large-scale call-up, summoning an additional 60,000 reservists and extending the service of 20,000 others. This surge in troop numbers underscores the immense scale of the impending conflict.
The push for a swift takeover has met with internal resistance. IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has reportedly expressed concerns over military attrition and troop burnout, a reality highlighted by a recent survey from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
The study indicates that roughly 40% of soldiers feel less motivated to serve, raising questions about the sustainability of the military's operations.
Despite these warnings and growing international and domestic condemnation over the worsening humanitarian situation, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly ordered the military to shorten the planned five-month timeline for the operation.
This decision reflects the political pressure to achieve a decisive outcome, even as it risks further jeopardizing the lives of hostages and civilians. The Israeli military is already on the outskirts of Gaza City, marking the initial phase of the larger operation.
SOURCE:CNN
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