"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.
The Belgium-based Hind Rajab Foundation called for the arrest of three Nachal Brigade soldiers for alleged war crimes after they entered the Netherlands on Thursday.
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