A Finance Ministry representative told the Knesset Labor and Welfare Committee on Tuesday that the total cumulative cost of prolonged reserve duty to Israel's economy between 2023 and 2026 is expected to reach some NIS 150 billion, according to N12.
A Finance Ministry representative provided the estimate during a hearing of the Knesset Labor and Welfare Committee on Tuesday afternoon, as reported by N12 correspondent Lior Baka'lo. The figure — NIS 150 billion — represents Israel's cumulative economic cost of extended reserve duty across four years of high operational tempo, encompassing the multi-front war that began with the October 7, 2023, attacks. The estimate covers lost productivity, employers' compensation, and direct military costs tied to the unprecedented mobilization of reservists. The IDF earlier this month reported that the average reservist served 94 days in 2024 and 78 days in 2025, reflecting the sustained demand on reserve forces. No breakdown of the total cost by year or sector was provided in the briefing.
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