Israeli army mobilises 100,000 reservists during Iran attack
3/1/2026 7:02:57 PM
The Israeli military says it will call up almost 100,000 reservists as part of its campaign against arch-foe Iran.
“The [army] is preparing to call up around 100,000 reservists and is raising its level of readiness on the various fronts as part of Operation ‘Roaring Lion’,” it said in a statement, using the name Israel has given to its assault – launched in coordination with the US – against Iran.
At least 50,000 reservists are already currently on duty, according to The Times of Israel newspaper.
“The [army] is preparing to call up around 100,000 reservists and is raising its level of readiness on the various fronts as part of Operation ‘Roaring Lion’,” it said in a statement, using the name Israel has given to its assault – launched in coordination with the US – against Iran.
At least 50,000 reservists are already currently on duty, according to The Times of Israel newspaper.