The IDF's Unsustainable Draft Crisis
Israel: State of a Nation
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are facing a crisis in their conscription model, as increasing strains are placed on Israel's productive citizens who are conscripted for ongoing reserve duty. Meanwhile, the Netanyahu government seeks to exempt ultra-Orthodox Haredi men from military service, which exacerbates tensions and sustainability issues within the IDF. Yonatan Shalev, a reservist activist, discusses these challenges with Eylon Levy, highlighting the unsustainability of current policies and their implications for Israeli society.