Government Approves Extension of Reserve Duty Framework to 200,000 Troops
Israel's government has approved extending the reserve duty framework for up to 200,000 soldiers, bolstering IDF readiness amid ongoing security challenges.
Jerusalem, 30 September, 2026 (TPS-IL) — The Israeli government approved an extension of the reserve-duty framework, covering up to 200,000 soldiers, as the IDF maintains a high level of readiness amid ongoing security challenges. The decision extends the legal framework allowing the government to call up large numbers of reservists for military service.
The measure provides the IDF with continued flexibility to mobilize reserve forces according to operational needs and the security situation. The government’s decision comes as reservists remain deployed across multiple fronts, with forces continuing operations and defensive missions.
The extension does not mean that all 200,000 reservists will necessarily be called up simultaneously. Rather, it establishes the framework under which reserve-duty orders can be issued as required. The government said the measure is intended to ensure the IDF has sufficient manpower to respond to changing operational demands and maintain Israel’s security.