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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A home for those who defend the home: This is the country’s independence gift to reservists

To mark Israel’s 77th Independence Day, the Israel Land Authority offers 900 plots to IDF reservists and disabled veterans under special terms. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply.

By WALLA/REALESTATE
04/05/2025

Cabinet approves response to Houthis, IDF investigates interception failure

IDF announces two fallen soldiers • IDF mobilizes thousands of reservists • Military probe reveals failure of Golani troops on Oct. 7 • Netanyahu slams Qatar

IDF calls up tens of thousands of reservists for increased pressure on Gaza

Despite the scale of orders sent out, the numbers will still be far below those that went out in October 2023.

Activists denounce Ayala Ben-Gvir after saying she feels like 'a reservist's wife'

Activist group Brothers in Arms wrote on social media: "What is Ayala Ben-Gvir afraid of? That Itamar's cholent will arrive at the wrong temperature?"

29/04/2025

Our home: The blessed sports initiative of the fitness studio

Habait Shelly, a studio for Reformer Pilates and functional training, is offering free training sessions on a space-available basis for reservists (men and women) until the end of April.

By WALLA! SPORTS
23/04/2025
 Davidi Ben-Zion

From the front lines to the voting booth: One reservist’s mission to unite Israel

Davidi Ben-Zion, deputy head of the Samaria Regional Council, wants U.S. Jews to join him in backing Israel's reservists through the upcoming WZO elections.

By RONNIE ROSENMAN , IN COLLABORATION WITH UNITY FOR ISRAEL PARTY
17/04/2025

IDF chief medical officer tells reserve doctors to remove signatures from petition

The IDF claimed that they are not trying to immediately expel the doctors but rather get them to remove their names from the petitions.

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
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