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Source: http://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-approves-call-up-of-22-idf-battalions/
Six IDF Reserve Battalions Called Up to Meet Growing Threats on Egypt, Syria Borders
(Times of Israel) Aaron Kalman - The IDF has issued emergency call up orders to six reserve battalions in light of new dangers on the Egyptian and Syrian borders. The Knesset has given the IDF permission to summon a further 16 reserve battalions if necessary, Israeli media reported on Wednesday. Former deputy chief of staff Maj.-Gen. Dan Harel on Wednesday cited Egypt's deteriorating control over Sinai. The Syrian situation was also highly combustible, Harel said, "and it could explode at any moment." Maariv reported that the army chose to summon additional reserve units rather than cancel training sessions for enlisted soldiers.