Israeli Media: Government Fails to Pass Proposal to Summon Reservists in Knesset Committee

The Israeli government has reportedly failed to pass a key proposal in the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee aimed at authorizing the summoning of military reservists, according to Israeli media reports. 

The proposed measure, which sought to expand the government's powers to call up reservists amid ongoing security concerns, did not receive the necessary support during committee deliberations. The failure marks a significant political setback for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, which has been under increasing pressure to maintain internal security and prepare for potential escalations on multiple fronts.

The reasons behind the committee’s rejection were not immediately clear, but local analysts suggest growing political divisions within the coalition and broader public fatigue with prolonged military mobilization may have influenced the outcome.

In recent months, Israel has been grappling with heightened security tensions, both internally and along its borders. The military has already carried out multiple rounds of reservist call-ups since the escalation of hostilities in Gaza and growing unrest in the West Bank. Additionally, ongoing threats from Hezbollah in the north and uncertainty surrounding Iran’s regional influence have placed Israel’s security establishment on high alert.

The Netanyahu government, already facing criticism over its judicial overhaul efforts and deepening societal rifts, has encountered resistance not only from the opposition but also from within its own ranks. The failure to pass the reservist proposal in such a critical committee signals possible instability in the government's handling of defense policy at a time of national strain.

The Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee plays a central role in shaping Israel’s military and diplomatic strategies, and its rejection of the proposal suggests that further debates and possible revisions will be necessary before any expanded mobilization authority can be approved.