Reserves on Antimissile Systems Sent Home
From Times Wire Reports
In a sign of easing tensions over the war in Iraq, the Israeli army sent home reserve soldiers called up to boost the country’s air defense in case of an attack. Out of the 12,000 reserve troops called to operate antimissile systems, 1,000 were still serving in active units, Israeli media reported. An army spokesman refused to confirm the numbers.
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