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Gal Ganot
Reservists threaten to shutdown highways over draft bill as IDF chief calls for more soldiers
Ultra-Orthodox activists launch hotlines to thwart draft arrests, while a new Haredi battalion completes its first major drill and lawmakers push ahead with legislation exempting yeshiva students from service
Shilo Freid, Gal Ganot, Yoav Zitun
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02.11.26
Reserve battalion commanders warn of revolt as IDF cuts leave time, recovery days under budget deal
Reserve commanders say new IDF cuts driven by a political deal slash recovery time and home leave, fueling anger, threats of refusal and warnings that soldiers are simply walking away
Yoav Zitun, Gal Ganot
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02.09.26
IDF order slashing reserve readiness draws fury from commanders, lawmakers
New IDF directive cuts reserve preparation and recovery days retroactively, prompting warnings from battalion commanders and senior reservists that readiness, morale and mental resilience are being dangerously undermined
Gal Ganot
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02.05.26
National-religious conference disinvites activist who opposes Haredi draft exemption
Noa Mevorach, a reservist's wife and activist in Partnership for Service forum, was on her way to the conference in Eilat when she was informed that her participation had been canceled at the last minute and that she was asked not to attend; 'silencing and bullying'
Gal Ganot
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02.04.26
IDF spokesperson says women essential to combat operations, doubters 'ignore reality'
Defrin made the remarks following the broadcast of a documentary on Channel 14 titled 'Equality or Burden – The Struggle Over the Character of the IDF,' which cast doubt on the contribution of women combat soldiers
Yoav Zitun, Gal Ganot
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02.02.26
Suspected Jordan border infiltration triggers alert in southern Israel; security threat ruled out
Sirens sound in Paran after suspected terrorist infiltration from Jordan; IDF says spotted around ten suspects approaching Israeli border who later turned out to be Jordanian soldiers
Yoav Zitun, Gal Ganot
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01.27.26
Parents block Bnei Akiva Samaria hike, cite security fears and army strain
Parents protest planned trip to Sebastia and Shavei Shomron, warning of security risks and criticizing use of Nahal soldiers during intense operational period
Gal Ganot
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01.23.26
Transgender soldiers say IDF ignores their needs despite explicit regulations
Transgender soldiers describe repeated violations in the field, exclusion from roles, and harm to their rights; many say the system meant to protect them is the one hurting them
Gal Ganot
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01.21.26
'I emptied my savings': how National Insurance miscalculation left reservists facing massive debts
Thousands of reservists have been told to repay large sums after National Insurance recalculated reserve duty benefits retroactively, citing inflated wage data during wartime service, leaving many with debts of tens of thousands of shekels
Gal Ganot, Shira Kadari-Ovadia
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01.20.26
Following lone soldier suicide: IDF changes policy on defining reserve lone soldiers
In discussion that dealt with gaps in support and accompaniment for servicemen without family ties, an IDF representative pledged that lone soldiers in regular service who continue to reserve service would be recognized as 'lone reservists'
Gal Ganot
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01.19.26
Knesset orders IDF probe into US lone soldier Josh Boone’s death after 750 days of service, denied fallen status
Lawmakers ask the military to review whether the reservist, who served about 750 days and struggled with mental distress, should be recognized as a fallen IDF soldier rather than classified as having died after service
Gal Ganot
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01.19.26
‘This is our children’s legacy’: Families of fallen soldiers protest draft exemption law
Bereaved families, wives of reservists, injured soldiers, and political opposition leaders marched to the Knesset to protest the law that would allow Haredim to evade military; 'We all learn the same Torah and everyone must enlist'
Gal Ganot
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01.15.26
IDF girl power: ‘Let’s stop talking about equality and focus on winning’
Four female combat soldiers from elite IDF units who fought on multiple fronts say more women will follow, noting that in battle, performance, not preference, defines the mission
Gal Ganot
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01.15.26
Bereaved families lead Jerusalem rally for national draft: 'our pain is private, responsibility is national'
Struggle against draft exemption law promoted by the government continues: bereaved families will gather Thursday for rally in Jerusalem: 'Battle for values of the people of Israel and the will of our sons, daughters, parents and spouses who fell in defense of the people and the land'
Gal Ganot
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01.14.26
Partner of fallen IDF soldier Josh Boone says they planned future together: ‘The war took toll on his soul’
Josh Boone discussed marriage and children with his partner Keren before he was found dead in his Beersheba home; the IDF offered to recognize him as a soldier who died after service, but his family is seeking fallen soldier status
Gal Ganot
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01.13.26
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