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IDF reservists to face off with ultra-Orthodox draft bill protesters: 'Look us in the eye and see our pain'

As ultra-Orthodox Israelis rally against the draft, IDF reservists, bereaved families, and war-wounded soldiers plan a counter-protest in Jerusalem, demanding equal service and slamming government proposals as a threat to Israel’s security

Gal Ganot | 10.30.25

IDF reservist detained in Prague over ‘criminal’ alert from France, forced to return to Israel

An Israeli who fought in Gaza and Lebanon was detained for hours at Prague airport and denied entry after French authorities issued a 'criminal alert' against him — though he’s never been to France; The Foreign Ministry says reason remains unclear

Yair Kraus, Itamar Eichner | 10.29.25

IDF reservists vow to fight renewed push for draft-exemption bill: 'We’ll stop it with our bodies'

Decades-old debate over ultra-Orthodox draft exemptions is flaring again as government prepares to advance new legislation that would formalize policy — prompting anger from reservists who say they have borne the weight of the country’s wars

Gal Ganot | 10.27.25

IDF reservists fighting for their degrees: ‘An entire generation is paying the price’

Over 70,000 Israeli students were called to reserve duty during two years of war, as a new survey reveals deep emotional, social, and academic struggles, with many fearing they won’t finish their degrees

Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad, Gal Ganot | 10.27.25

בריאן קורפס לוחם מילואים קולומביאני משיב לנשיא קולומביה גוסטבו פטרו

Colombian-born IDF soldier challenges Petro over anti-Israel stance

After 200 days of reserve duty in Gaza, Brian Corpas posts viral videos in uniform criticizing Colombian president’s rhetoric and rallying silent supporters back home; 'Many Colombians thank me, saying they finally feel heard—they're afraid to speak'

Gal Ganot | 10.23.25

IDF bans social media recruitment for reservists, ends 'hybrid service' model

New guidelines taking effect in November prohibit units from posting 'help wanted' calls for reservists on social media, end hybrid work-service arrangements and limit home standby duties to restore order to reserve system after two years of war

Yuval Azulay | 10.21.25

What not to say to IDF reservists’ wives: Israeli woman reveals the words that hurt—and what helps

Noga Hila Mutne, whose husband has served in reserves for two years, says families haven’t 'gotten used to it'; She calls on Israelis to replace clichés with empathy and understand the daily strain of those left behind

Roni Langerman Ziv | 10.18.25

Three IDF reservists wounded in Gaza by grenade explosion, two in serious condition

Operational accident in Khan Younis leaves 3 reservists wounded by a grenade explosion inside a military post; 2 seriously hurt, another moderately

Yoav Zitun | 10.07.25

Two years in uniform: How do you measure longing in a child’s eyes?

Opinion: Reserve duty is no longer a short annual break—it’s the axis around which life now revolves, a constant cycle of preparing, serving and adjusting

Gadi Ezra | 10.06.25

One-third of reservists’ spouses considered separation during Gaza war, survey shows

Central Bureau of Statistics survey reveals Gaza war toll on reservist families: 34% of spouses thought of divorce, over half reported children’s mental health suffered and 55% sought therapy

Yaron Drukman | 09.28.25

'Dad’s chair is empty at the holiday table': Reservists’ children miss parent on Rosh Hashanah

After two years of war, thousands of families will mark the holidays with a parent in uniform, as children of reservists say the absence is hardest on holidays: 'It’s sad, but we know our parents are protecting Israel'

Gal Ganot | 09.22.25

'I told him someone in our house had to serve': Wife of wounded officer returns to reserves, even while pregnant

Four months after her husband was wounded at the Lebanon border, Roni Raffeld Bluth enlisted as an operations officer, serving through pregnancy and after birth; now she hosts a podcast amplifying the voices of wounded soldiers’ wives

Miri Ben-David Livi | 09.19.25

'Postponing the wedding due to injury? Never crossed our minds': Reservist overcomes Hezbollah drone attack to marry fiancée

Engaged just before the war, Ziv was severely wounded by a Hezbollah drone; as he fought to walk again, Rotem never gave up; from rehabilitation to the chuppah, their journey is a story of resilience, devotion and a suit that kept needing tailoring

Eti Abramov | 09.13.25

'Grief doesn't exempt from defending Israel': Father, son serve on Lebanon border after twin brother fell on Oct. 7

Sgt. Ori Locker died fighting Hamas on Oct. 7 after holding off dozens of terrorists until his ammunition ran out; His twin brother Tamir and father Eyal, despite their grief, now volunteer side by side in IDF reserve duty

Yair Kraus | 09.09.25

כוחות צה"ל ממשיכים להעמיק את הפגיעה ביכולות הצבאיות של ארגוני הטרור ברחבי רצועת עזה

IDF reservists’ families face financial, academic strain amid Gaza war

CBS report shows IDF reservists’ families are facing financial hardship, business losses and academic disruptions amid Operation Gideon’s Chariots II; self-employed partners and families of ground force soldiers are hit hardest by prolonged mobilization

Ron Crissy | 09.07.25

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