New Delhi, March 27 -- As Israel's war with Iran nears the one-month mark, Eyal Zamir, Chief of the General Staff of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), has warned that the military could face collapse due to manpower shortages caused by prolonged conflict.

Israel is currently engaged in a multi-front battle, including a bombing campaign against Iran and a ground invasion of Lebanon.

According to Lt Gen Zamir, the "IDF is going to collapse in on itself" if the manpower shortage is not addressed.

Gen Zamir issued the warning during a security cabinet meeting held on Wednesday.

"I am raising 10 red flags before the IDF collapses into itself," Zamir said during the cabinet meeting, Israeli media reports said.

"Right now, the IDF needs a co...