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.

Hashomer HaChadash is leading a new Zionist revolution

Following the neutralization of the Iranian threat by Israel and the US, Hashomer HaChadash is preparing to establish new communities along the country’s borders.

 Yoel Zilberman, CEO and Founder of HaShomer HaChadash
 Children bake at the Neve Michael Children’s Residential Home.

Neve Michael acts as sanctuary for children amid rising threats from Iran

 AVIGAYIL, THE WIDOW, holds the baby at the brit.

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 Reservist exercise in the North. January 17, 2024

Israel prepares to call up 450,000 soldiers amid mounting toll on reservists and their families


Katz instructs IDF not to summon Democrats chair Golan to reserve duty

During Golan's military service, he served as the IDF deputy chief of staff, Home Front Command, and Northern Command head.

 Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz over a background of humanitarian trucks entering the Gaza Strip; Illustrative

IDF reservist sentenced to 20 days in military prison for refusing service

Feiner cited moral objections related to the ongoing Gaza war and the government’s handling of hostage rescue efforts as reasons for his refusal.

 IDF soldiers continue their ground operations in northern Gaza May 17, 2025

Shas MK tiebreaking vote to extend reservist emergency call-ups

Shas MK Yinon Azulay cast the deciding vote to extend emergency IDF draft powers, sparking backlash over unclear war plans and coalition infighting.

 IDF soldiers operate in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, May 8, 2025.

Opposition blocks sending out IDF reserves call-up orders for the second time in a week

Opposition MKs also slammed the Netanyahu administration for dragging out drafting eligible Haredi men.

 IDF counterterrorism operation in the West Bank on May 13, 2025.

Israel at War Day 589: What happened in Israel, Gaza, Lebanon?

Several arrested in connection to West Bank attack on pregnant woman • IDF kills Hezbollah operative in Lebanon • Trump admin. considers moving Gazans to Libya

 An Israeli tank manoeuvres in Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border, May 16 2025.

IDF intercepts Houthi missile as Trump meets with UAE president

IDF strikes targets throughout Gaza • Body of soldier lost in 1949 located • Terror attack kills pregnant woman in West Bank, politicians react

 US President Donald Trump meets United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at Qasr Al Watan, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 15, 2025.

Israeli lawmakers ask: What is the goal of the renewed Gaza offensive?

The MKs added that so far, operational plans have been presented for the expansion of the war in Gaza, known as Operation Gideon’s Chariots.

 An illustrative image of Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.

WATCH: 'Kids are dying without an end goal for the war': Moms of reservists slam expanded Gaza ops.

Mothers of IDF reservists share their experiences of having sons serve in Gaza and Lebanon, along with reactions to the next round of fighting.

 IDF soldiers from the 146th Reserves Division begin operations in southern Lebanon.

'We heard Hebrew above us,' released hostages tell IDF chief

"We heard explosions, IDF tank treads, we heard Hebrew, we heard the IDF’s radio communications in Hebrew while we were underground," they said.

 IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir meets with released hostages Liri Albag, Romi Gonen, Omer Shem Tov, and Sasha Troufanov, May 9, 2025.

Israel's war with Hamas tests boundaries of the Jewish State's freedom of speech – opinion

Even in the middle of war, it is vital that the public voices its opinion and criticizes the government, which goes against the sentiments of some Israeli voters.

 AIR FORCE Commander Maj.-Gen. Tomer Bar responded to the pilots’ letter harshly, claiming it exceeded the boundaries of freedom of speech, the writer notes.

Netanyahu's coalition should take notes from Israel's real leaders: IDF reservists - opinion

The government's continuation of the war without clarifying an end goal is a stain on the country and a slap in the face to reservists.

 IDF reservists joining the "David Brigades," the five new reservist brigades announced by IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, December 17, 2024.