IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir emphasized the need for all sectors of Israeli society to share the responsibility of military service during a visit to Gaza. His remarks appeared to be directed at the ultra-Orthodox community, which has long been exempt from mandatory conscription despite thousands of eligible men. Zamir highlighted the army's current shortage of soldiers and the strain on reservists, as the military prepares to intensify operations in Gaza City. He reiterated the importance of unity and solidarity among conscripts, career soldiers, and reservists, while reaffirming the military's commitment to its ongoing objectives in Gaza and beyond.