[IsraelTimes] The IDF will start its gradual call-up of 60,000 reservists tomorrow. The troops will be deployed to fronts across the country, as the IDF moves more active and reservist troops to Gaza ahead of a planned operation to conquer Gaza City.
The majority — around 40,000-50,000 — would be ordered to show up for duty on September 2, the IDF said last month. Another wave is slated to take place in November-December, and a third wave in February-March 2026.
The number of reservists being called up is in addition to tens of thousands of reservists who are currently already serving in the reserves.
The IDF said it was also extending reserve duty for some 20,000 reservists who are currently on duty by another 30-40 days. This would bring the total number of reservists at a given time during the offensive to around 130,000. |