Ammunition debate in the Israeli army: 'Within 10 days...'

Avigdor Liberman, a prominent figure in Israeli politics and leader of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government in harsh terms during an interview with the state broadcaster KAN, citing their military policies and political decisions. Liberman raised striking claims, expressing his view that the government's approach to mandatory military service exemptions for Ultra-Orthodox Jews (Haredim) is harming the army and national security.

IS THE ISRAELI ARMY FACING AN AMMUNITION CRISIS?

Pointing to recent developments, Liberman stated, "Within 10 days, the Israeli army will run out of ammunition." With these words, Liberman showered the Netanyahu government with criticism, arguing that national security is being put at risk for the sake of maintaining the coalition. According to him, the decisions made by the government threaten not only political unity but also national security.

In the same statement, Liberman, who believes that the new draft law exempting Haredim from mandatory military service legitimizes draft evasion, also noted that this situation undermines social consensus.

NEW TENSION OVER GAZA AND HAMAS

Liberman also mentioned that they have received reports that Hamas is increasing its effectiveness in the Gaza Strip and has begun producing rockets again. The Israeli politician claimed that Hamas is consolidating control in Gaza and has begun rebuilding its military capacity.

Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem responded to these claims by saying that Israel is engaging in propaganda to justify its ongoing attacks on Gaza. Qassem emphasized that the statements coming from Israel regarding Hamas's military structure are untrue.

The claim of an impending ammunition shortage and the debates over the military service law indicate a serious rift in Israel's defense policies between the Netanyahu government and the army. No official statement has yet been made by the government regarding the matter.

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