The Occupation Army Appeals to Diaspora Jews to Fill Its Human Resources Gap

Translation by SadaNews - In a move that reflects the extent of the crisis faced by the Israeli occupation army, military radio revealed this morning a new approach by military leadership, consisting of reaching out to Jewish communities abroad with the aim of recruiting their youth into the ranks of the Israeli army, in an attempt to address the severe shortage of soldiers.

According to the report, as translated by SadaNews, the occupation army is facing a shortfall estimated at around 10,000 to 12,000 soldiers due to declining recruitment rates, especially among ultra-Orthodox Jews (Haredim), who refuse to engage in military service. This decline has prompted the military establishment to search for external alternatives, most notably attracting young Jews from the diaspora, aged between 18 and 25, to come to Israel and partake in military service for a specific period.

According to data from the army's human resources department, major Jewish communities abroad, primarily the United States and France, contain annually over 10,000 young individuals of conscription age, making them a primary target for the new recruitment campaign. The army hopes to attract between 600 and 700 recruits annually from these communities to strengthen its ranks and compensate for the growing deficiency.

This step reflects a troubled reality within the Israeli military establishment, which finds itself compelled to appeal to the sense of belonging among diaspora Jews, in an attempt to enlist them in a battle that does not belong to their geography and does not necessarily reflect their priorities or convictions.