The Israeli government is preparing to mobilize nearly 450,000 reservists, Middle East Monitor reports, citing the country's public broadcaster.
The move is part of military preparations for war and the possible launch of a ground operation in Lebanon. The Israeli military and security services have already submitted a request for mobilization. The proposal is expected to be presented soon to government ministers and members of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee for approval.
The current authorized ceiling for reservist mobilization is about 260,000 soldiers. If approved, the new plan would significantly expand the scale of military mobilization beyond the current limit.
The move comes amid rising tensions with Lebanon, as the Israeli military explores options for expanding its military operations, including the possibility of launching a ground offensive into Lebanese territory.