Government approves framework of up to 200,000 reservists under Emergency Order 8

The government approved extending the ability to call up reservists under Emergency Order 8 until the end of November, within a framework of up to 200,000 call-ups. The legal opinion warns of harm to equality, and the estimated cost for the additional two months is 6.6 billion shekels. Concurrently, the declaration on detention of unlawful combatants was extended.

The government approved extending Emergency Order 8 for reserve duty until November 30, within a framework of up to 200,000 call-ups. This is a reduction of 40,000 compared to the previous framework that expired today, September 30. The legal opinion of the defense establishment notes "very significant difficulties in terms of equality," as the burden on those actually serving continues to grow while the state does not fulfill its obligation for equal conscription. The issue of ultra-Orthodox conscription plays a central role in explaining the ongoing need for reservists. The IDF argues that expanding the reserve system cannot replace the utilization of personnel in regular service. The total cost of reserve days under Emergency Orders 8 from January to August stood at 26.7 billion shekels, and the estimated cost for the additional two months is 6.6 billion shekels. Concurrently, the declaration on detention of unlawful combatants was extended until November, against the backdrop of the ceasefire and continued security operations. The legal opinion notes that repeated extensions are "not a trivial matter," but there is no legal impediment to approving it.