IDF reserves, or miluim, refers to the reservist duty many Israelis have to do for several years after they finish their regular military service.
While many Israelis are regularly called up for reserve duty for training, on occasion the IDF can put out a mass call-up for reservists during times of conflict, as was the case following the October 7 massacre when Israel launched a war against Hamas in Gaza.
The Brazilian court's decision to investigate a complaint against an Israeli reservist on vacation is a step up in the legal battle waged by pro-Palestinian organizations against Israelis abroad.
"They left the terror of one country and never expected to be victims of it in another," Shoshan was cited as saying.
Nearly half of the reservists surveyed stated that such a haredi draft exemption law would diminish their motivation to continue serving in the reserves.
The reserve brigades, known as the "David Brigades," will carry out defensive missions along various borders.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, and politicians from along the political spectrum came out to attack Lador's comments.
The war is also taking a psychological toll on thousands of lone soldiers, most of whom need mental health support.
The 'Post's' Michael Starr discusses the harrowing experiences and difficult decisions in Gaza combat during reserve duties.
The soldiers had reportedly filmed themselves during their IDF service in Gaza, the report noted.
After being called into reserves via WhatsApp instead of via "official" channels, the military refused to recognize him as an official IDF member for burial.
Reporter's notebook: I returned to The Jerusalem Post after being drafted for my second tour of duty in Gaza since the October 7 Massacre. Here's my experience.
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