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Told ya so!  Oh and trust me that this is just the tip of the iceberg.  The IDF is NOT designed for extended conflicts.  Its built for short, sharp fights in which a decision is achieved in days, weeks at most.  This what I don't understand about the view of the fight by their civilian leadership.  We haven't even talked about the toll this is taking on their economy.  But enough of my chest thumping.  Check out the article below.

via MiddleEastMonitor.com

Israel’s army is facing shortages of reserve personnel and combat-ready tanks, with some reserve formations nearing “effective collapse,” according to a report by Israeli Army Radio on Tuesday.

Under the headline “The Army’s Warning of the Collapse of the Reserve Forces,” the broadcaster said reserve brigades and battalions are operating below strength, with insufficient tanks available for combat.

It said a reserve armored brigade was recently deployed to a key operational sector in Lebanon, but accounts from commanders and soldiers painted a different picture from the one presented by decision-makers.

“These are not full brigades,” the report said. “They are far from it.”

According to the broadcaster, the military no longer has enough combat-ready tanks after many were damaged in fighting and taken out of service, forcing reserve armored companies to operate with fewer tanks than required.

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 Army Radio also said the military’s method of calculating reserve attendance rates gives a more favorable picture by issuing call-up orders to fewer reservists, while some of those mobilized serve only limited periods.

As a result, it said units reporting attendance rates of between 50% and 70% are, in practice, operating at much lower effective strength at any given time.

“Reserve units today are empty. A battalion is not a full battalion, and a company is not really a company,” the broadcaster quoted an unnamed reserve commander as saying.

“The public and decision-makers hear about full brigades in Lebanon, but in reality, they are much smaller formations,” the commander said. “The numbers of soldiers, tanks, and vehicles are significantly lower.”

He added that some reserve formations are in “effective collapse.”

“There are units in better shape and others in worse condition. Everyone is doing their utmost, but it is difficult to continue under these circumstances,” he said.

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All this and they're in Lebanon about to be locked down in trying to hold a buffer zone which will attract every terrorist in the Middle East.  The crazy thing?  They're lining up Turkey as being the next target they go after.  

IF THEY DO SO THEN THAT WILL BE PURE IDIOCY!

Isn't Turkey a NATO member?  Unless Turkey's leadership does something stupid (like strike Israel) then we're looking at an Article 5 situation where the US will have to pick between NATO and Israel.

There is no win in that situation but what worries me is that Netanyahu might actually make a run against Turkey.

I have no confidence in that guy having an off switch.

We live in interesting times.

 

 An MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF), fires an AGM-114 Hellfire missile during flight operations near Jubail Naval Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. PMA-299 joins RSNF in celebrating their steadfast partnership and the achievement of 10,000 flight hours in the MH-60R "Romeo" multi-mission platform. As the primary multi-mission combat and anti-submarine warfare aircraft for the RSNF fleet, the venerable Seahawk variant directly enhances regional maritime security and strengthens international defense cooperation. The milestone follows the global delivery of the 350th MH-60R helicopter. (Photo courtesy of Royal Saudi Naval Forces)

At the heart of autonomous innovation, IDV is pushing the boundaries of uncrewed technology presenting the upgraded VIKING 6x6 UGV. This platform, which is proof of IDV’s great engineering, offers a greater flexibility, mobility with advanced processing power and a 30km electric-only range for ultimate mission endurance. It comes in two new configurations: the Leonardo HITROLE® C-UAS advanced anti-drone weapon station, and an MBDA ground-launched precision missile system. With the VIKING 6x6, IDV is removing human operators from dangerous environments without compromising on precision and quick response, maximizing mission success.

New test footage: first missile shot from YFQ-44A.

YFQ-44A executed an end-to-end, beyond-line-of-sight strike against a simulated target.

The test, executed out of @EdwardsAFB, represents an important step in turning CCA into an operational capability. pic.twitter.com/70cRIs6uXJ

— Anduril Industries (@anduriltech) July 15, 2026

The Marine Corps is aware of the disturbing statements made by William Upham, who was medically discharged on May 30, 2025. The comments made by Upham are a direct violation of the oath he swore to uphold and are not in keeping with the service's values.

— U.S. Marines (@USMC) July 15, 2026 I guess its the statements he made in this video and saying that Trump should be killed all while in UNIFORM. Why he isn't in the brig is a mystery to me but it has to do with his psych eval I'd bet.

pic.twitter.com/teiC4Yr1v6

— William Upham (@uphamforflorida) July 14, 2026

U.S. Marines ride in a Multi-Mission Reconnaissance Craft Bravo at Naha Military Port, Okinawa, Japan, June 10, 2026. Offering superior maneuverability in shallow waters, these boats allow for rapid deployment in support of littoral operations. They are equipped to transport personnel and supplies, ensuring Marine forces maintain operational tempo and sustainment in austere, distributed environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briseida Villasenor)

What does that mission set sound like? Yeah. That fits the CB90 to a tee only it would do it better. Better? I mean its faster, can carry more gear and troops, is out the box ready to mount weapons, launch uavs and sensors too. Did I mention that it is designed to operate in the "littorals"? The Marine Corps once again looked for an elegant solution instead of a ready made one. The USMC isn't threatened by extinction because its a "second land army". Fuck no. The Marine Corps is threatened by extinction because its NO LONGER A BARGAIN FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE!!! Below is a pick of the boat we should have bought. The mighty CB90!

 

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz:

The IDF has been instructed by the Prime Minister and by me to prepare for an independent Israeli military operation against Iran. pic.twitter.com/B2ABQguON8

— Clash Report (@clashreport) July 11, 2026 Just plain wow.
Independent action against Iran?  Are they freaking nuts?  I don't see how that's of benefit to the state of Israel.
Their economy is hurting.  Their military is tired.  They're running low on munitions and if they look at what's in the US stockpile then they'll realize we're not flowing with replacements.
I don't understand the thinking.
I've got many Israel haters here but can someone that DOES NOT hate the state explain to me the thinking.

I need this car pic.twitter.com/EFiBftx8Ja

— sofia (@sofiatieger) July 5, 2026 Elon Musk and Telsa would be out of business in a nano second if Chinese electric cars were sold here (yeah I know Telsa is sold in China but it's the American label that does it). As far as Ford, GM and others? They'd get smashed into the ground. What has me spinning is that everyone talks about free market competition yada-yada but in real life? NOPE! What has always been the conservative pitch? Let markets decide? Not applicable when it comes to cars and that's smashing US consumers. Great for auto unions but not for most.