IDF reserves

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.

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One shekel discount for every day of reserve duty: The special benefit from Space

One of Israel's leading fitness club chains is launching a special promotion for reservists: for each day of service, they receive a one-shekel discount.

By WALLA! SPORTS
22/02/2025

Viral video shows IDF reservist dancing in woman's lingerie found in Bethlehem

The reservist took part in a house raid in Bethlehem and was videoed wearing women's lingerie that he found in one of the bedrooms.

 The embroidered flags of Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran (illustrative)

Indictment filed against two IDF reservists on charges of spying for Iran

Eliaspov served as a technician in reserve for the Iron Dome while Andreev served as a technician in reserves in the Kirya pit. 

After 260 days in reserve duty, he's returning to his natural spot: A tattoo studio

Tattoo artist Nir Rovinsky sacrifices a lot for his country. At 26 years old and as the owner of a tattoo business, he put his personal life on hold, and the end is not yet in sight.

By WALLA! HOME , DESIGN
28/01/2025

Guiding Israel’s next generation: Inside the Closing Ranks initiative

Nine-year-old voluntary mentoring organization to help some of the many young Israelis in need of emotional support and guidance after October 7

The company providing mental support to reservists receives recognition

Kai.ai, the digital health startup, has been selected as one of nine AI-based startups for The Dangoor Health-Tech Academy.

By WALLA! TECH
21/01/2025

Bolsonaro tells how he closed war crimes case against IDF reservist in Brazil

A joint online campaign spearheaded by the Israeli Diaspora Affairs Ministry and Bolsonaro led Brazilian authorities to announce they would not pursue the case.

10/01/2025

IDF to recognize lone soldier reservists, provide benefits and support

Nearly 8,000 reservists who were lone soldiers in their regular service will receive this status and benefits, including gift cards, subsidized flights and mental healthcare.

08/01/2025

Israelis should avoid traveling to these countries following Brazilian court incident

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.

The Israelis wounded in New Orleans terror attack fought in Gaza, Lebanon

"They left the terror of one country and never expected to be victims of it in another," Shoshan was cited as saying.

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