Israeli army chief warns funding shortage is undermining readiness

Live Blog Update| War on Iran 27 August 2026 14:27 BST Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir has warned that depleted funds are weakening the army’s preparedness as its forces remain deployed across several fronts. “These days we are also in a campaign over the budget,” Zamir said in remarks published on the military’s official platforms. “At a time when the IDF [Israeli army] and its servants are stretched thin in all sectors, we must deal with empty coffers. Such a situation undermines the readiness of the IDF.”