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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From Toronto to Jerusalem: Remembering Zvi Eliezer Muller Gabler

Whether it was military service, riding his motorcycle across Israel, or traveling the world, Zvi lived life to the fullest until the very end, when he lost his battle with cancer on February 12.

Deputy A-G: 'Government ignoring IDF draft needs amid manpower crisis'

Gil Limon told attendees at Reichman University that the government failed to pass a draft law amidst the IDF manpower crisis.

 Rita Lifshitz at her home in Kibbutz Nir Oz.

IDF chief appoints external investigators to review findings of Oct. 7 probes

Initial conclusions will be presented to Zamir in the next several weeks, followed by a plan for the implementation of lessons, with ongoing monitoring of their adoption at various levels.

  RESERVE SOLDIERS of the Be’eri Battalion.

IDF officer fired after publicly rejecting continuation of fighting, criticizing leadership

The removal of Majer came the day after an Israeli Air Force reservist was dismissed for a similar posting on social media.

Zionism exploited, strength running out: Reservist wives respond to return to fighting

Reservist wives have reported that they or their families suffered emotional harm due to their partner’s reserve service, a November poll revealed.

18/03/2025

Sanctions against haredi draft dodgers must be enforced, attorney general warns

"According to the data presented by the military, in the absence of effective enforcement measures, the enlistment rate among this group is negligible,” Limon wrote

  RESERVE SOLDIERS of the Be’eri Battalion.

They can't keep doing reserves forever: Families react to new benefits initiative

The plan includes benefits for combat soldiers and aims to take "meaningful steps" to deepen appreciation and aid for reservists.

13/03/2025

Israel to expand financial benefits for reservists and their families

The initiative will include an allocation of around 3 billion shekels to implement measures to increase the recognition and support of reservists through financial assistance.

Israel’s ‘Reserve Team’ youth train with National Team coach, players

“We are happy to host these wonderful children, whose parents have served the country during the war, at the home of Israel’s national team,” said Ben Shimon.

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09/03/2025
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IDF reservist indicted for sexual offenses against female soldier

The indictment alleges that he touched the soldier and showed her explicit photos of himself, then on a subsequent drive, committed unspecified indecent acts while she sat crying, KAN reported.

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