Israeli military analyst for Channel 15, Yossi Yehoshua, revealed that U.S. reports indicate a decline in Israel’s stockpiles of both defensive and offensive missiles. Yehoshua suggests this situation could limit Israel's military freedom of action against Iran.
The report noted that Israel's security establishment has been warning for weeks about budget shortfalls dedicated to enhancing military capabilities, without detailing the specifics of these shortages. These concerns arise amid increasing fears of dwindling air defense resources.
According to Western reports, a significant portion of Israel’s long-range Arrow missile stock has been depleted since the escalation with Iran. There are warnings of continued depletion if the conflict escalates further.
The Israeli military has previously acknowledged shortages in some ballistic missile defense systems, with reports indicating that Tel Aviv has informed Washington of its need for additional support to address these deficiencies.
Israeli officials cautioned against repeating preparedness mistakes observed before the October 7, 2023, attack. They emphasized that any depletion of the interceptor missile stockpile could impact Israel's ability to counter future threats.
The report further highlighted that Israeli concerns coincide with indications of challenges faced by U.S. forces in maintaining readiness levels, raising questions within Israel about the extent of U.S. defense support available if the conflict broadens.