'Israel' prepares mass call-up of reservists amid Gaza ground assault plans

‘Israel’ is preparing to issue tens of thousands of emergency call-up orders for reservists starting Wednesday, as the military finalizes plans for a large-scale ground offensive on Gaza City, according to 'Israeli' media citing Defense Ministry officials.

The move marks a shift from earlier estimates, with as many as 80,000 reservists potentially being summoned, the reports said.

The mobilization comes as ‘Israel’ weighs whether to accept a proposed captives exchange deal that Hamas has signaled its approval for, against the backdrop of continued fighting and escalating tensions in the besieged enclave.