Israel Mobilizes Five Infantry and Armored Reserve Brigades Amid Concerns Over Hamas Tunnels in Gaza

The Israeli military is expanding its operations in Gaza by mobilizing additional reserve brigades. According to Israeli military radio, two more reserve brigades, including infantry and armored units, are being called up, joining three brigades that were mobilized last week, bringing the total to five reserve brigades involved in the Gaza operation. Israeli military officials have expressed concerns about Hamas expanding and constructing new tunnels in Gaza. The recruitment of reserve brigades is reported to be costly, and the military has declined to provide details on the response rate among the reservists. The mobilization aims to strengthen the ongoing military campaign in Gaza.