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.
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
IDF announces St.-Sgt.-Maj. Alon Farkas killed in Gaza
IDF, Shin Bet kill Hamas's Al Mawasi battalion commander, responsible for death of 21 soldiers
Israel prepares to call up 450,000 soldiers amid mounting toll on reservists and their families
The escalation of Israel’s operations in Gaza has brought new upheaval for reservists and their families, as well as renewed resentment about haredi Orthodox Jews who avoid military service.
“A mission-driven initiative”: Reservist develops mental health support app
A student who served 300 reserve days and her teammates, partners of reservists, developed an app to identify mental distress and offer instant support. “We saw the need through personal experience.”
'Israel's mental health system is in a state of emergency,' Tel Aviv University study finds
Recent reports indicate burnout among IDF reservists, some of whom have served in multiple combat rounds for extended periods of time.
Shas MK tiebreaking vote to extend reservist emergency call-ups
Shas MK Yinon Azulay cast the deciding vote to extend emergency IDF draft powers, sparking backlash over unclear war plans and coalition infighting.
Reservists slam government over Gaza plans: 'Don’t play with our trust'
The Israeli government decided to halt the planned large-scale ground maneuver, following the collapse of a hostage release framework and the reported killing of Sinwar in Gaza.
One-in-five IDF reservist couples considered divorce since October 7, poll finds
45% of reservists and 68% of their partners reported ongoing psychological distress, with many of them also facing severe financial difficulties.
Opposition blocks sending out IDF reserves call-up orders for the second time in a week
Opposition MKs also slammed the Netanyahu administration for dragging out drafting eligible Haredi men.
Israel at War Day 589: What happened in Israel, Gaza, Lebanon?
Several arrested in connection to West Bank attack on pregnant woman • IDF kills Hezbollah operative in Lebanon • Trump admin. considers moving Gazans to Libya
Reservists without a home? Mizrahi Tefahot Bank has a special benefit for you
The bank offers reservists a loan of up to NIS 100,000 as part of a mortgage, without interest or linkage and without opening fees. Conditions: 90 days of service and the status of being homeless
WATCH: 'Kids are dying without an end goal for the war': Moms of reservists slam expanded Gaza ops.
Mothers of IDF reservists share their experiences of having sons serve in Gaza and Lebanon, along with reactions to the next round of fighting.
IDF moves soldiers from Syria, West Bank to north Gaza
The security cabinet agreed to expand operations in Gaza on May 2, with the IDF's plan to include military control of the area, PM Netanyahu stated.
