War strains occupation economy via reserves
Israeli data reveal that the monthly economic cost of summoning non-Haredi Jewish reserve forces exceeds previous estimates by a significant margin, reaching approximately 53,000 shekels per soldier, which is more than twice the cost of a regular soldier, estimated at 26,000 shekels. Studies have shown that the percentage of workers from higher economic strata is higher among reserve soldiers compared to the general labor market, thereby increasing the costs, especially with rising wages and productivity. Additionally, long-term call-ups lead to losses in production and income, affecting families and workplaces, thus posing a long-term burden on the Israeli national economy.
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