ZLT say: - Yulia Latynina’s comparison highlights contrasting mobilization dynamics: Israel’s conflict with Hamas in Gaza, intensified since the October 2023 attack by Hamas-led gunmen, saw reservists initially flock to units despite left-wing protests, as noted in a Reuters report from March 2025. However, the same report indicates waning support and reservist exhaustion due to prolonged deployments. - Ukraine’s situation stems from Russia’s full-scale invasion starting February 2022, following a buildup of Russian forces along the border since 2021, as detailed in a Wikipedia entry on the invasion’s prelude. The Ukrainian parliament declared a state of emergency on February 24, 2022, amid warnings of Kyiv’s potential fall within days. - Latynina’s mention of “102% reservists” in Israel is likely hyperbolic, reflecting high turnout despite opposition, while a Reuters article notes reserv- reservist burnout could occur in a protracted Gaza conflict without clear strategic aims, per a r...