The Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee has narrowly approved an extension of the emergency military call-up order, allowing the army to draft up to 430,000 reservists as operations in Gaza continue. The measure passed by a single vote after being delayed last week due to political disagreements and the absence of key committee members. Unlike previous orders, this extension will expire on September 4, shortening the usual duration for such emergency powers. The vote was held at the Defense Ministry's headquarters in Tel Aviv, reflecting the urgency and sensitivity surrounding the decision. Since the start of the war in October 2023, the government has repeatedly sought approval to maintain the ability to quickly mobilize reservists, a power not granted during peacetime.