In an interview with CNN Brazil professor of Defense and International Security, Sandro Teixeira, made a detailed analysis of Israel’s current military situation and its ability to maintain multiple combat fronts.
Teixeira highlighted that Israel is currently involved in seven different conflict fronts: the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, the Houthis in Yemen and, more recently, Iran. The expert stated that “the pace of combat operations of Israel is unsustainable in the long term.”
United States support
The professor explained that the United States has provided significant support to the Israeli war effort, particularly in logistical terms. This includes providing ammunition, equipment and even fuel to keep Israeli forces operational. Additionally, the US has assisted in Israel’s air defense, as demonstrated during recent Iranian attacks.
Israeli military doctrine and its challenges
Teixeira highlighted that Israel’s military doctrine has always been based on quick, decisive and high-intensity actions in conflicts. However, the expert warned that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is relatively small in terms of professional military personnel, relying heavily on citizen mobilization. Currently, more than 200 thousand people have been called up, which has had a significant impact on the country’s economy.
“Last year, Israeli GDP fell by 11% because of the war,” said the professor, indicating that there is an interest within Israeli society in ending the conflict quickly. However, Teixeira noted that, instead of a decisive resolution, what we see is a conflict that “is dragging on and expanding”.
The expert concluded that, despite the intensity of current operations, Israel will face difficulties in sustaining this war effort in the medium and long term, considering the multiple fronts of conflict and the economic and social impact on the country.
Check out the full interview
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Source: CNN Brasil
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