From: Haaretz January 21, 2025 IDF in Crisis Despite a Cease-fire: Why Fewer Israelis Were Turning Up to Fight in Gaza
As the conflict with Hamas became Israel's longest war, it has taken its toll – on morale, economic subsistence and mental health – leading to declining rates of reservists responding to call-up notices.
The repercussions go far beyond the IDF and Gaza The cease-fire and hostage release deal can't come too soon for many of Israel's soldiers fighting in Gaza.
Bibi vowed to eradicate Hamas. He failed
1. Very costly, heavy losses 2. brutal human cost all sides 3. horrific toll all sides 4. and Hamas bigger and more lethal
