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IDF Chief Limits Reservist Duty Amid Rising Injuries

7/29/2025

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IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has turned down requests for increased reservist mobilization, capping annual duty at 74 days. Since October 2023, more than 18,500 Israeli soldiers have been injured, with many facing PTSD. The Defense Ministry plans to assist 100,000 wounded veterans by 2028, highlighting the profound impact of the ongoing conflict on Israel's military and its people.

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IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has turned down requests for increased reservist mobilization, capping annual duty at 74 days. Since October 2023, more than 18,500 Israeli soldiers have been injured, with many facing PTSD. The Defense Ministry plans to assist 100,000 wounded veterans by 2028, highlighting the profound impact of the ongoing conflict on Israel's military and its people.