reservists

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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IDF chief of staff: 'Military will not allow internal divisions to infiltrate IDF'

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir said that the military will not allow internal disagreements to infiltrate the defense body while conducting a situational assessment in Gaza.

IDF chief tells cabinet: Conquering Gaza a 'fantasy' amid troop deficit

While two sources denied that Zamir had made the comments, a third source confirmed the veracity of the statements to the 'Post.'

 A letter signed by graduates of the elite IDF Talpiot program.

Thousands of IDF elite intel program grads call for war's end, return of hostages

The signatories expressed their support for a similar letter recently issued by Air Force reservists.

14/04/2025

IDF reservist severely wounded after crossing minefield near Lebanese border

The reservist was wounded while crossing a minefield and was evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment.

Netanyahu: Air Force letter represents fringe group looking to topple gov't

The prime minister further claimed that the "fringe group" is being "used for one goal only - toppling the government."

IDF reservist family inspires with heartfelt song about love, loss, redemption

Franny and Evyatar's latest Hebrew single, "For This Moment" was born from that fire - and from the quiet, aching space of waiting.

Burn out and broken trust: Reservists and families react to Israel's return to fighting in Gaza

"Things must be different this time - the hostages must be brought back as quickly as possible, and Hamas must be decidedly defeated," said an IDF reservist.

27/03/2025
  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.

Dismissed IDF officer speaks out on security breach

"This incident occurred about a month and a half ago when a document fell from my hands. It was quickly found and returned to the military without causing any damage," he noted.

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
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