IDF Personnel Chief Warns of Worsening Manpower Crisis
Maj. Gen. Dado Bar Kalifa, the IDF Personnel Directorate chief, warned of a severe shortage of thousands of combat soldiers and said the problem could worsen. In a conversation with Moshe Nosbaum for N12, he disclosed the burden on reserve forces and raised concerns about shortening military service.
Bar Kalifa said, "I am worried that the IDF is small in size compared with the threats facing us." His remarks come as the army deals with high reserve duty levels and broader personnel pressures.
The interview was conducted through an unusual WhatsApp exchange that ended with a surprise video of Bar Kalifa doing push-ups. The item was published in N12 magazine on June 24, 2026, at 12:38.
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