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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 Chief Warrant Officer Mordechai Haim Amoyal

Chief Warrant Officer Mordechai Haim Amoyal killed in Lebanon

Chief Warrant Officer (res.) Mordechai Haim Amoyal was killed, along with three other members of the 2nd Carmeli Brigade.

Warr. Ofc. (res.) Shmuel Harari killed in Lebanon

Warr. Ofc. (res.) Shmuel Harari was killed, along with four other members of the 2nd Carmeli Brigade.

 Staff-Sergeant-Major (res.) Shlomo Aviad Nayman

Master Sgt. (res.) Shlomo Aviad Nayman killed in Lebanon

Master Sgt. (res.) Shlomo Aviad Nayman was killed, along with three other members of the 2nd Carmeli Brigade.

'Like a scene from a movie': IDF reservists share stories from combat in Lebanon

Soldiers of the Etzioni Brigade recently completed their first entry into Lebanon and are preparing for their next mission.

More soldiers sign letter saying they will not serve without a hostage deal

An additional 15 soldiers warn that they will stop reporting for duty without advancement on a hostage deal.

By URI SELA
23/10/2024

How my journey to Germany strengthened Israel’s global support post-October 7

Jablinowitz's journey to Germany strengthened Israel's global support and reinforced the fight for truth post-October 7.

By YAIR JABLINOWITZ
22/10/2024

The unsustainable draft-dodging burden on the IDF

What does the push for a draft-dodger law say to those serving currently in the IDF?

18/10/2024

A father’s letter: 'I see the light you carry, soldier, even when you don’t'

We are behind you. We are with you. With everything we have.

By JACOB
16/10/2024

Transportation department failure: Pilgrims over reservists

Soldiers and stranded Israelis don’t have political sway. Thus, they're inconsequential to Regev.

11/10/2024

First IDF reserves division begins ground operations in southern Lebanon

This marks a shift in the divisions activities following a year of defensive operations along Israel's northwestern border with Lebanon.

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