Israel lowers combat eligibility threshold amid troop shortage
The Israel Defense Forces plans to lower its combat eligibility threshold as it faces a shortage of troops.
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Why it matters
Reduced recruitment standards could indicate mounting manpower pressure and affect Israel's military capacity.
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