Prof. Asher Cohen: 85% of reservists aged 21–44 did not report during peak mobilization

Professor Asher Cohen stated that 85% of Israel's reservist population aged 21–44 did not report for duty during the peak mobilization period. The claim, if accurate, points to a severe shortfall in reserve manpower.

Professor Asher Cohen reportedly said that 85% of the relevant reserve population aged 21–44 did not report for duty during the peak of the mobilization. The statement was circulated via the source and has not been independently verified by official sources. If accurate, the figure would indicate a serious crisis in the IDF's reliance on reserve forces during a large-scale conflict.

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