IDF reservists are ready for war, if they can just find parking

Reservists reporting for duty struggled to find parking, creating a comical scene that belied the serious situation.

By Gili Cohen | 01:14 18.11.12 |

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"Fine, reserve duty, but why at 6 A.M.?" asked Chen, who was one of thousands of reservists reporting for duty at the base.

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