The Israeli military is preparing to mobilize reserve forces to intensify its assault on the Gaza Strip amid troop shortages and rising public pressure regarding Israeli captives held by Hamas. Prime Minister Netanyahu plans high-level security consultations to discuss expanding military efforts, while Hamas has proposed a ceasefire in exchange for the release of captives, which Israel has rejected. The military faces a significant manpower crisis, prompting calls for civil penalties against draft dodgers, particularly among the ultra-Orthodox community, as Netanyahu pushes for exemptions despite opposition.
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