Thousands of Israeli military reservists are preparing to join Israel Defense Forces that have begun a ground offensive against Gaza City in the northern Gaza Strip.

Israel has called up to active duty tens of thousands of reservists to support the offensive, but many have delayed responding to the move, The Times of Israel reported on Tuesday.

The mobilization of about 60,000 reservists is the IDF's largest since the start of the war in Gaza, with between 40,000 and 50,000 called up on Tuesday.

Many reservists have sought exemptions due to personal reasons, such as the start of the Israeli school year on Monday.

Hundreds also have refused the call of duty and signed a letter accusing the IDF of illegally targeting Gaza City during the current military offensive.

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