IDF Warns Stalled Service Law Could Add 8,000 Reservists Daily

IDF manpower planners warned the stalled service legislation could force the army, from January 2027, to call up about 8,000 additional reservists every day just to sustain readiness, with some annual reserve burdens rising from 30 to about 60 days. The IDF is short roughly 7,500 fighters now and could be 12,000 short by next year if regular service is not extended to 36 months and the haredi draft dispute remains unresolved. Israel must respect Torah study while writing a service framework that protects soldiers, families and national security.