All articles tagged with #reservist call up
Israel's ground offensive against Hamas in Gaza is expected to be longer and more intensive than previous incursions since the 2005 Disengagement, as indicated by the unprecedented reservist call up and evacuation order of 1.1 million Palestinians. The Israel Defense Forces are facing challenges in acquiring necessary equipment, leading some units to resort to crowdfunding.
The IDF has ordered a call-up of reservist soldiers focused on air defense units and air attack arrays, following escalating violence and terrorism on multiple fronts. The call-up comes after a 34-rocket barrage fired at Israel from Lebanon and days of clashes at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. The IDF is also searching for suspects in a deadly terrorist shooting in the Jordan Valley. In response, Israel's police commissioner urged licensed gun owners to carry their weapons, citing rising motivation to disturb the peace.