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On Sunday, Israel declared war and began implementing a siege of Gaza, cutting off access to power, food, water and fuel. At least 10% decided to take him up on that offer, he told CNBC, and he believes more will do so in the coming weeks. Even during war, much of Israel's tech community is still finding a way to push forward, according to Ben-Aroya and a handful of other members of the tech community CNBC spoke with. "Everyone is covering for each other," Ratzon told CNBC. Of digital bank One Zero's almost 450 employees — all based in Israel — about 10% were drafted for reserve duty, CEO Gal Bar Dea told CNBC.
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Israel's tech CEOs and workers are volunteering and being conscripted for military service. They've said it's their duty to "protect our country" after the "bloodiest day in Israel's history." "I want to be part of the people who are protecting our country," Israeli startup CodiumAI CEO Itamar Friedman, who has reported for reservist duty, told The Wall Street Journal . People have been rushing into military service," he added. Israel has compulsory military service, with all male citizens over the age of 18 required to serve 32 months in the armed forces.
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