Israeli defence minister seeks approval for 10,000 more reservists

Israeli Defence Minister Moshe Ya'alon is reportedly requested Israeli cabinet permission to call up 10,000 more reservists to fight in the conflict in Gaza.

On Wednesday, 2,000 reservists were called up. 

A spokeswoman for the Israeli army said 27,000 reservists had been called up for the conflict before the break in fighting as indirect negotiations were held in Cairo.