The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) is confronting a troop shortage estimated between 10,000 and 12,000 soldiers, leading to plans to recruit Jewish youth aged 18 to 25 from diaspora communities, particularly in the United States and France. The initiative aims to enlist approximately 600 to 700 recruits annually to address the shortfall. This shortage is compounded by high rates of burnout and PTSD among soldiers, contributing to low reservist call-up compliance. Additionally, tens of thousands of call-up notices have been issued to IDF reservists for dates starting September 2, aiming to maintain normalcy such as the school year's opening. The military draft is also extending to ultra-Orthodox Israelis, who have been exempt for decades, causing internal divisions and political strain on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition. These developments highlight the challenges facing the IDF amid ongoing conflict and societal tensions within Israel.