IDF reservists were answering the latest call-up to invade Gaza City, but likely in smaller numbers and slower than in the past recruitments, an IDF briefing appeared to clarify on Wednesday.
In fact, military sources have declined to provide statistics during the briefing. Instead, they said that they will give an update on these numbers at the end of the week, indicating both that the call-up is gradual, but also that the initial numbers were not so impressive that the military would want to focus on the issue until it can give the maximum number of those who were showing up.
Often during call-ups, the military rushes out the early numbers and percentages to express its pride in the early responders.
Most of the reservists being called up are in their fifth or sixth round of service since the Israel-Hamas War broke out.Most of the reservists being called up are in their fifth or sixth round of service since the Israel-Hamas War broke out.