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…
Israel Museum explains why reservists prevented from entry into museum with long weapons.
IDF reservists reported that they were asked to deposit the long weapons they were carrying when they visited…
Israeli soldier arrested for placing Polymarket bets on attacks in Iran, Yemen
Another Israeli Air Force officer has been arrested on suspicion of breach of trust after allegedly placing bets…
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.…
Who is Yonatan Shalev, the 23-year-old poised to become Israel’s youngest MK?
In a post-October 7 reality, the needs of the younger generation – many of whom were on the…
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…
Military police arrest IDF reservist after search reveals illegal weapons
An active IDF reservist who lives in a southern city was arrested this week on suspicion of possessing…
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…
Inside one family’s struggle with Israel’s reserve duty reality
‘The tension between us was real when Yitzy said he was signing up for his sixth round of…
Israel must do more to support long-term reservists
As I write these lines, I have just received yet another reserve duty call-up. Since October 7, I…
Israel is taxing its future to subsidize those who do not serve
Last March, the Israeli government passed its largest budget in history. Buried in the fine print, approved at…
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…