“Abnormal” reduction in reserve forces in the Israeli army.
According to Al-Mayadeen, the Israeli army has decided to reduce the operational service period of the reservists from 20 weeks in 2024 to 9 weeks in 2025.
This move by the Israeli army comes after it witnessed an unusual decrease in the number of volunteers to join the army.
Israeli media reported that army commanders have decided to reduce the burden on the reservists to increase their number.
The Yedioth Aharonot newspaper also reported a 25% reduction in the service of the reservists in the Israeli army.
According to the report, the trend as mentioned above has intensified in recent weeks during the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip and southern Lebanon.
The newspaper admitted that the reason for this is the reservists’ severe fatigue and extensive use.