IDF reserves
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.
A brit milah for two: Welcoming life, honoring the fallen - opinion
VALERY WAS more than just a comrade. He was brave. A rock in times of chaos. A man of quiet courage and deep conviction. Bobby often spoke of how Valery made him a better soldier and a better man.
Israel prepares to call up 450,000 soldiers amid mounting toll on reservists and their families
Katz instructs IDF not to summon Democrats chair Golan to reserve duty
IDF reservist sentenced to 20 days in military prison for refusing service
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.
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
IDF intercepts Houthi missile as Trump meets with UAE president
IDF strikes targets throughout Gaza • Body of soldier lost in 1949 located • Terror attack kills pregnant woman in West Bank, politicians react
Israeli lawmakers ask: What is the goal of the renewed Gaza offensive?
The MKs added that so far, operational plans have been presented for the expansion of the war in Gaza, known as Operation Gideon’s Chariots.
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.
'We heard Hebrew above us,' released hostages tell IDF chief
"We heard explosions, IDF tank treads, we heard Hebrew, we heard the IDF’s radio communications in Hebrew while we were underground," they said.
Israel's war with Hamas tests boundaries of the Jewish State's freedom of speech – opinion
Even in the middle of war, it is vital that the public voices its opinion and criticizes the government, which goes against the sentiments of some Israeli voters.
Netanyahu's coalition should take notes from Israel's real leaders: IDF reservists - opinion
The government's continuation of the war without clarifying an end goal is a stain on the country and a slap in the face to reservists.
JPost Asks Anything: IDF reservists reflect on family, sacrifice, and service in Israel-Hamas War
In this episode of JPost Asks Anything, IDF reservists discuss the impact of the Israel-Hamas War on their lives.
An open letter: The prime minister's speech that reservists deserve to hear - opinion
I understand that many of you wonder, What’s new? Why bother fighting? Aren’t we returning to the same Gazan stalemate?
