The Israeli government is preparing to reduce the maximum number of reservists the military can call up in emergencies from 450,000 to 430,000, according to the Defense Ministry. This authorization is reviewed and approved periodically, with the previous cap set in May now expiring. The new limit will be brought for government approval on Sunday. While the cap is being lowered, the actual number of reservists called up has not reached these limits, with the highest recorded call-up at 287,000 following the events of October 2023. The Defense Ministry notes that aside from the change in the cap, the process remains routine.
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