IDF to release members of northern civil defense squads from reserve duty, as Lebanon truce holds

The IDF will be releasing from reserve duty members of civil defense squads in northern border communities, as the ceasefire with Hezbollah appears to hold.

The members of the local security teams had been called up to reserve duty during the war with Iran, and when fighting with Hezbollah escalated.

Civil defense squad members normally have civilian jobs alongside their volunteering. During wars, the IDF has recruited them to serve as “area defense force” soldiers in reserve duty.

In a letter sent to the civil defense squads by a senior officer in the Northern Command, they are notified that, as of Sunday, they are being released from reserve duty.

The local security team members will continue in their roles as civilians and keep their weapons in case of sudden incidents.