War strains occupation economy with reservists
Official Israeli data reveal that the monthly economic cost of servicing a non-Haredi Jewish reserve soldier significantly exceeds previous estimates, reaching around 53,000 shekels. This is more than twice the cost for the same category of regular soldiers, which stands at 26,000 shekels. Studies have shown that a higher proportion of workers from higher-income brackets serve in reserve units, contributing to increased costs. This is compounded by increased government support and the costs associated with their absence from work, especially for working parents with young children. Additionally, the current war has led to extended call-ups for soldiers, worsening the economic burden through losses in productivity and income, and producing long-term effects on families and workplaces. These costs are considerably higher than previously anticipated.
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