IDI: Religious Israeli men overrepresented in IDF reserves, haredim absent
National-Religious men have become increasingly overrepresented in IDF reserve service during the Israel-Hamas War, while secular participation has…
Reservists frustrated with using time, resources to chase civilians into Syria
“It’s absurd that we’re stopping our lives for this,” one reserve soldier serving in the Syria sector said.…
Is Israel prepared to pull itself out of the IDF manpower crisis?
Almost three years after October 7, Israel continues to face one of the most severe manpower shortages in…
How an Israeli mother navigates pregnancy during her husband’s reserve duty
“Miluim [IDF reserve duty] is like being on an emotional roller coaster,” was how Esther described the last…
Automatic weapons, grenade, ammunition found in police raid in Druze village
Israeli security forces seized several weapons and a large amount of ammunition during a Border Police raid on…
Ultra-Orthodox party holds Knesset hostage over draft exemption bills
The haredi (ultra-Orthodox) party United Torah Judaism (UTJ) announced on Monday that it would boycott coalition voting in…
Benjamin Netanyahu backs ending US military aid to build Israel armaments independence
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his comittment to phase out American military assistance to Israel during a meeting…
Judge orders pro-Palestine group to pay UK-Israeli IDF soldier after failed case
The International Center of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) has been ordered to pay costs after failing to bring…
Volunteer network comes to the aid of Israel’s overstretched emergency rooms
When disaster strikes and people are wounded in war or terror, or injured in accidents and natural catastrop…
NGO challenges IDF policy on prosecuting draft evaders
Israel Hofsheet has demanded that the IDF overhaul its criminal prosecution policy for draft evaders, arguing in a…
How an IDF reservist fought Israel’s war on social media
“I have always been a video editor,” Lester, 31, a former lone soldier and current creative strategist at…
Yoaz Hendel: Israel must demilitarize Hezbollah now
Israel can no longer rely on passive defense along its northern border and must seize the opportunity during…