Israel Suffers ‘Soldier Shortage’ At Least 10,000 Israeli Soldiers Killed or Injured in Gaza War: Report

Jerusalem: Since the outbreak of the Gaza conflict on October 7, at least 10,000 Israeli soldiers have been killed or injured, according to Israeli media reports.

Key Details:

Casualties: Yedioth Ahronoth, an Israeli newspaper, reported on August 4 that around 1,000 soldiers are transferred monthly to the Defense Ministry’s rehabilitation department due to injuries sustained in the Gaza war.
Shortage of Soldiers: The daily highlighted that the army is experiencing a shortage of at least 10,000 soldiers who have been killed or wounded during the prolonged fighting in Gaza.
Criticism of the Knesset: The newspaper criticized the Knesset (Israel’s parliament) for taking a summer break without passing legislation to extend mandatory military service.

Unprecedented Situation:

Extended Combat: The mother of an Israeli soldier in the army’s Nahal Brigade told Yedioth Ahronoth that there has never been a situation in Israel’s history where soldiers fought inside enemy territory under unfavorable conditions for 10 consecutive months.

Service Extension:

Female Soldiers: The newspaper also reported that female soldiers serving in the Israel-occupied Syrian Golan Heights were unexpectedly informed of a four-month extension to their service.

Broader Context:

Casualties in Gaza: Nearly 39,600 Palestinians, mostly women and children, have been killed, and nearly 91,400 have been injured since the conflict began, according to local health authorities.
Gaza’s Condition: Almost 10 months into the war, vast areas of Gaza lie in ruins amid a crippling blockade of food, clean water, and medicine.
International Response: Israel has faced international condemnation for its continued offensive on Gaza, despite a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire.
Legal Actions: Israel stands accused of genocide at the International Court of Justice, which has ordered it to halt its military operations in Rafah, where over 1 million Palestinians sought refuge before the city was invaded on May 6.

This prolonged conflict has resulted in significant casualties on both sides and has led to severe humanitarian crises in Gaza..

At least 10,000 Israeli soldiers have been killed or injured since Israel launched its war on Palestine’s Gaza on October 7, with newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reporting on August 4 that around 1,000 soldiers were transferred monthly to the Defence Ministry’s rehabilitation… pic.twitter.com/apAm8pybdE
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