The IDF issued a statement Tuesday responding to a report about the collapse of the reserve system, asserting that reserve and regular forces continue operating in southern Lebanon. The military acknowledged the heavy burden on reservists and said it is expanding the manpower pool and easing the load through recruitment and organizational changes.
The IDF on Tuesday responded to a report by Moriah Asraf and Doron Kadosh (N13 / Army Radio) regarding the collapse of the reserve system. In a statement, the military said reserve and regular forces continue operating in southern Lebanon against threats to Israeli civilians and troops. The IDF acknowledged the heavy burden on reservists, noting the personal price many have paid, and said it is working to expand the manpower pool, strengthen readiness, and ease the load. The military said the reserve system has grown by tens of thousands of soldiers during the war, including volunteers, soldiers drawn from other pools, and those recalled from exemptions. It also noted processes to expand the standing army to further reduce the burden. The IDF said it values reservists and their families and will continue to act on their behalf. The statement comes amid ongoing operations in southern Lebanon, where the IDF has been conducting ground operations and air strikes since March 2. As The Zioneer reported on June 12, 30 soldiers have been killed and over 1,300 wounded in Lebanon since that date. The military's response did not provide specific data on reserve call-up rates or attrition.
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