Netanyahu is frustrated as Israel faces massive shortage of 10000 soldiers, reason is…
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu (File)
Gaza-Israel conflict: In a significant development amid the Gaza-Israel conflict, a massive bad news has hit Benjamin Netanyahu led Israel. As per the recent update, Israel is facing a massive shortage of over 10,000 soldiers due to huge number of deaths of the soldiers in Gaza. For those unversed, Israel and Gaza have been engaged in a conflict for over an year. Here are all the details you need to know about the recent issue Israel is facing.
Media reports have it that Israel is facing a shortage of over 10,000 soldiers, including 6,000 combat troops, prompting calls for urgent recruitment, including from ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities. The statement came as the army spokesperson was asked a question about the recruitment of ultra-Orthodox (ultra-Orthodox Jewish) youth. Also, readers should note that more that 429 Israeli soldiers have been reportedly killed since the start of the ground operation in Gaza. Israel says it killed Palestinian Mujahideen Brigades chief in Gaza
The Israeli military said that its forces had killed at least two senior members of the Palestinian Mujahideen Movement in strikes in Gaza City, including a commander accused of involvement in the deadly October 7 attack on Israel.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Shin Bet security agency said in a joint statement that As'ad Abu Sharaiya, head of the Mujahideen Brigades — the armed wing of the Palestinian Mujahideen Movement — was killed in a joint operation. They accused Abu Sharaiya of playing 'a key role' in the Hamas-led assault in 2023 and being 'directly involved in the abduction, detention, and killing of Israeli hostages.' US vetoes UN Security Council draft resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire
In another significant development, the United States vetoed a Security Council draft resolution that would have demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the immediate lifting of all restrictions on humanitarian aid. The draft resolution, tabled by the 10 elected members of the Security Council on Wednesday, won the support of 14 out of the 15 members of the council. The United States, which holds veto power, voted against it.
(With inputs from agencies)
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