Israel is facing a severe troop shortage — as many as 10,000–12,000 soldiers — and is now considering recruiting Jews from abroad to serve in the Israeli Defense Forces, multiple outlets report. The initial push would target Jewish youth in the U.S. and France between the ages of 18–25. Why would an American or French citizen sign up to fight for a foreign military? Because Israel doesn’t just claim to represent its own population — it claims all Jews everywhere. That’s the underlying logic behind its appeal to the diaspora: your nationality may be American or French, but in Israel’s eyes, your duty is to them. Benjamin Netanyahu has long claimed to see himself as leader not just of Israelis, but of Jews worldwide—a position that many in the Jewish diaspora reject. And that gets to the heart of the issue: it’s one thing to claim a global cultural connection. It’s another to claim global military conscription rights. Imagine Italy telling Italian Americans that they owe allegiance and military service to Italy. So why is Israel scrambling for soldiers now? Because they’re on the verge of a full takeover of Gaza. But the question hangs over this: are there other wars on the horizon? And what of the 60,000 reservists they just called up this week? The IDF says this recruitment drive would be “voluntary.” But given America’s track record of bending over backwards for Israel, how long would it really stay that way? If Israel says they’re short on manpower and claims jurisdiction over Jews worldwide, what’s to stop Washington from turning a “voluntary” pipeline into an expectation — or even an obligation? Would the U.S. government ever actually pressure Jewish Americans to serve a foreign army? Probably not directly. But subtle levers exist: immigration perks, financial incentives, political pressure, and social stigma against refusing “your duty.” The line between volunteering and conscription could blur quickly if Israel ramps up its demands — especially with Washington’s unwavering loyalty. The post Israel Wants to Recruit American Soldiers Into The IDF appeared first on Redacted.