Israel has earmarked reserve troops to help wage the Lebanon campaign. Security sources said Tuesday that Defense Minister Amir Peretz had approved call-ups for three reservist combat regiments, most of which will serve in the West Bank so that regular units can be diverted to the northern front.
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