As part of the preparations for the next phase of Operation “Gideon’s Chariots”, which has been dubbed "Gideon's Chariots 2," approximately 60,000 reserve orders were issued this morning. In addition, 20,000 reservists who have already been called up will receive a notice extending their current orders.
The decision regarding the reserves was made after in-depth discussions on the extent of manpower required for the continuation of combat and was approved by the Minister of Defense after all implications were presented to him.
"The IDF values its reserve personnel, expresses appreciation for their contribution to the security of the State of Israel, and will continue to work to ensure proper service conditions and fair distribution of responsibilities," the military stated.
70,000 reservists are currently in service in the IDF. With the new orders issued today, 130,000 reservists will have been mobilized for the upcoming operation.