The claim that actor Maxim Vitorgan’s son Daniil might be drafted into the Israeli army has proven unfounded. The assertion surfaced through IA Regnum, relayed by Irina Mlodik-Vitorgan, the boy’s grandmother, who dismissed the suggestion as baseless.
“Should I draft him into the army? This is nonsense,” he declared, emphasizing that the idea does not reflect reality.
On October 9, Life, a publication linked to Shot, reported that Vitorgan Jr. had previously served in the IDF and was discharged in September 2023. The article also suggested he could appear on the list of reservists called up to confront Hamas. A source indicated that the Israeli military has been inviting those who completed their service to respond to the current mobilization.
Meanwhile, on October 7, Hamas launched thousands of rockets into Israel and announced the start of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. In response, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir declared a state of emergency across the country.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later clarified that the country is at war. The Israeli Defense Forces described their operation against Hamas as Iron Swords, a campaign designed to counter the militant group’s aggression. Reports from the period also noted that Israel mobilized a substantial reserve force within 48 hours as part of the broader security response.