IDF officials say unclear how many troops needed for Gaza City op but reservists to be called up

By Emanuel Fabian

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10 August 2025, 5:50 pm

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Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip, in an image published on July 14, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)

The IDF is still examining how many troops it will need for the planned offensive against Hamas in Gaza City, according to military officials.

Military officials say it may take at least another week to complete the general outline of the plans, and from there, the IDF will know how many troops are required and for how long.

Regardless, reservists will need to be drafted for the offensive itself and/or in order to swap out standing army forces on other fronts, the officials say.