Overview
- Israel has intensified operations in Gaza City, with around 40,000 reservists mobilized in the initial wave reported by Israeli media.
- A small but vocal cohort is publicly rejecting new call-up orders, including a reservist who faced a disciplinary panel on Sept 4 and was removed from combat duties.
- Soldiers for the Hostages held its first public event in Tel Aviv on Sept 9, calling on troops to defy conscription and opening a hotline for those weighing refusal.
- Additional organizing includes a petition drive by Reservists to End the War, while Haaretz reports that 350 reservists recently announced they would refuse Gaza City service at a press conference.
- Reports cited by Israeli media and analyses indicate a notable decline in reserve compliance, with estimates ranging from about 30% to roughly 50%.