PNN – The “Doomsday” scenario, as described by Israeli generals, is a clear acknowledgment of a complete shift in the regional balance of power; this reality is now evident not in enemy analyses, but in the accounts of Israeli military officials themselves.
Repeated warnings from officials and retired generals of the Israeli army in recent months present an unprecedented picture of the regime’s security situation. While before October 7, 2023, Israel’s security was portrayed as an “invincible myth,” many of the same commanders now emphasize that “Al-Aqsa Storm” was only the beginning of the collapse. Just a few days ago, Channel 13 of Israeli television reported that 600 former officials in the regime’s security institutions warned Israel Katz, Netanyahu’s defense minister, in a letter about the growing threat of Jewish terrorism in the West Bank.
Meanwhile, General Yisrael Brik, one of Tel Aviv’s main military and security critics, warned under the title of the “Day of Judgment scenario” that a simultaneous multi-front attack could bring Israel down from both within and outside. Analyzing his statements alongside Arab sources indicates that the Israeli security structure is facing a crisis unprecedented even in the hardest wars of the past decades.
The security crisis is not limited to the battlefield. The Israeli army, which once presented itself through media campaigns as the most powerful in the region, is now facing shortages of manpower, experienced officers, and reserve forces. Internal army reports indicate a deficit of over 1,600 mid- and senior-level officers, and it is projected that up to 30 percent of senior commanders will leave service in the coming years. Only 37 percent of officers are willing to extend their contracts, and the reserves, once the backbone of the army, are declining. These figures are not just numbers but a sign of the end of a legendary myth built over seven decades on Palestinian blood.
Multi-Front War
General Brik warns that Israel can no longer manage a limited or single-front war. According to this Israeli general, the Resistance Axis, including Hamas, Islamic Jihad, Hezbollah, Ansarallah in Yemen, and groups active in Syria and the West Bank, has begun preparing a coordinated, multi-pronged attack. This offensive will come from the north, east, and south, with large-scale ground assaults and bombings. Arab analysts also stress that the single-front equation has collapsed, and the Resistance Axis now has a unified structure capable of coordinating simultaneous operations on multiple fronts.
The crisis is not limited to combat capabilities. The shortage of experienced officers, psychological stress, and declining motivation among reserve forces create a deadly combination for the Israeli army. Inexperienced officers are quickly placed in sensitive positions, while reserve forces face financial and psychological challenges, and many will be unwilling to return in the coming years. This situation has turned the army into a hollow force that appears large only on paper. Under these conditions, any simultaneous attack by the Resistance Axis could severely strain not only the military front but also Israel’s internal logistics and security structure, potentially igniting an internal crisis.
Northern Threat
Hezbollah has rapidly rebuilt its capabilities after the 2025 war. Its missile structure drones, and elite combat forces have been upgraded. These developments indicate that the northern front now poses a far more serious threat than before, and ceasefire agreements have not hindered the group’s operational readiness. In the event of a joint operation, the Israeli army’s ability to manage multiple fronts simultaneously would be severely constrained. Moreover, the shortage of experienced officers and declining reserve motivation significantly weaken operational capacity, leading to poorer decision-making, increased field errors, and higher casualties. Analysts believe that this combination exposes Israel to operational collapse in the north, and any new scenario could confront its defense structure with unprecedented threats.
Eastern Threat and Jordan
The establishment of military cells and armed networks along the Jordanian border is another potential threat highlighted by General Brik. Some detainees have reportedly received training in Lebanon and may have links to Iran-aligned groups. The aim is to create an eastern front to exert simultaneous pressure on Israel from multiple directions. If these networks become active, the Israeli army would be forced to divide its limited resources across three fronts, a nearly impossible task given the current shortage of reserves and experienced officers.
Alongside military threats, economic pressures further complicate the situation. Reserve forces, long away from their businesses, now face debt and financial difficulties, and many trained youth are leaving Israel. This migration threatens the army’s future backbone, and combined with the officer shortage, it dramatically reduces the regime’s operational capability in a crisis.
Southern Front and Yemen
Ansarallah’s drone and missile operations in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea threaten the trade routes of Israel and Western countries. Yemeni media report that Ansarallah’s trained forces have been present in Syria for years and now have the capacity to directly operate against Israel. This situation has created a new southern front not accounted for in the army’s previous calculations and could disrupt the regime’s logistics and security structures.
Internal Security Collapse
The crisis is not limited to external fronts. In the occupied territories, southern Bedouins and groups of Arabs in the 1948 lands, armed with significant weaponry, pose a potential threat to cities. Military bases are in catastrophic condition, and theft of weapons and equipment is widespread. Analysts warn that the shortage of trained personnel, weak command, and declining staff motivation could lead to an internal security crisis and a breakdown of public order.
This situation has also undermined public trust in the army and cabinet, widening the gap between society and political leadership. Any small incident could ignite internal chaos and social crisis, a scenario General Brik describes as an “internal Day of Judgment.”