Israeli Soldier Reveals Combat Equipment Shortages in Gaza: A Cry for Adequate Protection
Watan-An Israeli soldier complained about a shortage of combat equipment during the war waged by the occupation army on the Gaza Strip, specifically referring to the ground war in the sector.
The soldier said, “We are a group fighting in Gaza. We received weapons from the army without ammunition,” pointing to some weapons they obtained through donations.
The soldier added that they cannot continue fighting in this manner, emphasizing that it should not be expected for them to engage in combat with the minimum of equipment.
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The Israeli soldier admitted that a large number of occupation soldiers were killed due to the equipment shortage, stating, “We entered without vests and protective gear.” He pointed out that they conduct patrols, meaning they might encounter resistance face to face without protective vests, emphasizing that one hit could end a soldier’s life.
The Israeli soldier highlighted that protective vests save lives, while the occupation army claims that everything is available. He said, “It’s true; the army says that nothing is lacking, but we raise that issue at different leadership level.
Approximately 3,000 soldiers are wounded with permanent disabilities
The crises surrounding the Israeli occupation army persist in the ground battles within the Gaza Strip, marked by significant losses that exert substantial pressure on the occupation authorities.
The Israeli Channel 12 revealed that 3,000 war wounded in the Israeli attacks on Gaza are classified as “permanently disabled in the army.”
The Israeli “Rehabilitation Division” daily accommodates 60 new injured personnel from the security and reserve forces, excluding regular army personnel from this count.
More than 2,000 soldiers are classified as disabled and are accommodated by the Israeli Ministry of Security, with an additional 1,000 soldiers from the regular forces taken care of by the occupation army.
The head of the “Rehabilitation Division” in the Israeli Ministry of Security, Limor Luria, disclosed details of the injuries suffered by Israeli soldiers.
She stated that 58% of them face injuries to the hands and legs, including amputations, while 12% of the injuries affect internal organs such as the spleen and kidneys, in addition to injuries to the head and eyes.
As of December 9th, the number of Israeli soldiers wounded has reached 5,000 since October 7th.
