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Outgoing IDF Manpower Chief: Army Still Short Thousands of Soldiers

The outgoing head of the Israeli military's Planning and Manpower Directorate, Brigadier General Shai Tayeb, stated the army is still short thousands of soldiers. He explained the deficit hinders the ability to relieve forces and meet all needs.

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Outgoing IDF Manpower Chief: Army Still Short Thousands of Soldiers
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What happened

  1. 01The Israeli army is still short thousands of soldiers, according to an outgoing IDF official.
  2. 02Brigadier General Shai Tayeb said the shortage impacts the ability to relieve forces and meet needs.
  3. 03Tayeb stated that Haredi enlistment helps meet operational needs and expand army ranks.
  4. 04The comments were made as Tayeb concluded his term as head of the Manpower Directorate.

Tayeb also noted that increased Haredi enlistment helps meet operational requirements and expand the army's ranks.

Translated and summarized by baba from Alarab, the latest report. Read Alarab’s original

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