Gallant at situational assessment. (Photo: Ariel Hermoni, Defense Ministry)
The government approved Defense Minister Gallant's proposal to call up to 350,000 reservists by August 31, according to Army Radio reporter Shachar Glick.
This decision comes on the heels of IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi saying yesterday (Tuesday) that a "decision will have to be made" regarding the situation in the north.