reservist

This is Israel's longest war, and some reservists are on their third or fourth rotation.

In April, thousands of Israeli reservists - from all branches of the military - signed letters demanding that Netanyahu's government stop the fighting and concentrate instead on reaching a deal to bring back the remaining hostages.

Dissident Israeli military reservists also protested, saying that they were being forced to fight again not for Israeli security but for the political survival of the Israeli government.

The Israeli military has called up tens of thousands of reservists in preparation for the move, saying it is "increasing the pressure" with the aim of bringing home the remaining Israeli hostages and defeating Hamas.

In recent weeks, thousands of Israeli reservists have signed letters demanding that Netanyahu's government stop the fighting and concentrate instead on reaching a deal to bring back the hostages.