Israel Radio repeatedly broadcast 14 code words today ordering military reservists to report to predetermined assembly points. The mobilization exercise for service personnel and vehicles was planned some time ago and military spokesmen stressed it was not hostile in intent or a response to the mobilization of Syria’s reserves ordered Monday.
That message was directed especially toward Damascus in an effort to reduce the tension which escalated after last Friday’s truck bomb attack on Israeli military headquarters in Tyre. The Israelis held Syria responsible, at least indirectly, but insisted that Israel was not threatening any country.
Military spokesmen said today’s mobilization drill would be of short duration. As soon as the reservists check in or deliver their vehicles to the proper places, they will be dismissed and sent home, the spokesmen said.
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