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IDF warns crisis, drafts ultra-Orthodox; Hezbollah strikes Iron Dome.

5/14/2026

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IDF Chief Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir warned of a crisis, urged drafting ultra-Orthodox soldiers, said 15,000 troops required by 2027, and noted a soldier got a 30-day term for a “Messiah” patch after inspection.
Hezbollah released video of drone hitting Iron Dome battery, threat IDF says is hard to counter.
Gali Baharav-Miara petitioned the Court to block Benjamin Netanyahu’s appointment of Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman as Mossad chief, citing concerns.

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IDF Chief Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir warned of a crisis, urged drafting ultra-Orthodox soldiers, said 15,000 troops required by 2027, and noted a soldier got a 30-day term for a “Messiah” patch after inspection.
Hezbollah released video of drone hitting Iron Dome battery, threat IDF says is hard to counter.
Gali Baharav-Miara petitioned the Court to block Benjamin Netanyahu’s appointment of Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman as Mossad chief, citing concerns.