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.
New haredi draft proposal by reservist NGOs gains traction on Knesset, still no clear framework
According to the proposal, all haredi men will receive draft summons and be required to serve in the IDF, although the outline does not explain why it would be limited to men.
Reservist M.-Sgt. Vladimir Loza killed in combat in southern Gaza
Addressing trauma before the battle: PTSD in IDF soldiers - opinion
IDF kills Hezbollah terrorist in s. Lebanon, IDF announces death of St.-Sgt. Amit Cohen
IDF to reduce reserve call-up orders following large drafts of non-essential roles
The directive comes amid growing internal and public complaints that administrative and rear-echelon reservists were being called up without taking part in meaningful assignments.
Katz pushes bill improving IDF soldiers' conditions, Iran to hold nuclear talks with Europe
IDF shares footage of Gazans cheering for Israeli soldiers • IDF disputes Hamas casualties count in Gaza • Israeli recounts emotional encounter with Iranians at Tomorrowland
IDF reservist recounts needing to flee Brazil during 'post-war trip' after 'war crime' allegations
Yuval Vagdani recounted to N12 the moment when he had to flee Brazil after the Hind Rajab Foundation filed a complaint against him alleging "war crimes" committed in Gaza.
'The test of our lives': Home Front Command officers share unit's successes during Israel-Iran war
Col. (res.) Yossi Pinto, and Maj. A described how the Search and Rescue Brigade were able to operate and react to the impact of Iran's ballistic missile barrages.
IDF res. brigadier-general removed from position after reports of sexual assault - KAN
The IDF said that the reservist officer eventually terminated his duties a few days ago.
IDF soldiers recieve death threats, called Nazis during Binyamin riots
The riot in Binyamin marks the second time in a week that Jewish extremists targeted IDF soldiers in the West Bank.
A nation’s pillar: The rise of the largest volunteer organization following Oct. 7
In just months, HaOgen LeMishpachot HaMiluim went from a grassroots idea to the state’s biggest volunteer force
IDF lone reservists face challenges in lengthy service since October 7 - WATCH
Far from their families, facing logistical and emotional hurdles, and torn from their regular lives, lone reservists are left to face these with less institutional support.
Israeli officials hold assessment as new IDF draft orders considered
The order came after recent criticism from reservists who complained of uncertainty and the nature of the missions assigned to them.
IDF announces St.-Sgt.-Maj. Alon Farkas killed in Gaza
During the incident in which Farkas was killed, another reservist in the same battalion and brigade was severely wounded.
IDF, Shin Bet kill Hamas's Al Mawasi battalion commander, responsible for death of 21 soldiers
He was killed by military aircraft during a joint operation by the IDF and Shin Bet.
