Israel mobilizes record number of reserve troops
Sep 04, 2025
Washington [US], September 4: The Israeli army has mobilized about 60,000 reserve soldiers in several waves to serve the military campaign in the Gaza Strip, while aiming to gain complete control of Gaza City, according to Reuters. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir announced on September 2 that Israel's campaign to gain control of Gaza City has begun, while affirming that the IDF is determined to completely defeat Hamas.