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The cost of war: 41% of IDF reservists report job loss after prolonged deployment

Survey reveals widespread economic fallout for Israelis called up repeatedly to serve in the war; officials warn of long-term effects on the labor market and national resilience after 75% report financial harm, 60% say they face job uncertainty

Gad Lior | 03.30.25

Haredi minister sparks outrage in dance to song slamming IDF

Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf faces coalition and opposition backlash after a video shows him at a wedding with ultra-Orthodox men chanting 'We’ll die and not enlist,'; Netanyahu resists calls to dismiss him as government funds draft doggers

Shilo Freid | 03.24.25

'People simply aren’t showing up': IDF struggles to fill reserve units as Gaza war continues

The ultra-Orthodox are not enlisting and the ground war in Gaza has resumed, as the burden on reservists is increasing and the percentage of reservist enlistments is falling; Reserve officers and commanders report a 30% drop in the total number of soldiers: 'You can’t blame them. They’ve left everything behind and have been fighting for 300 days, sometimes more'; The IDF is looking for solutions, but the problem remains: there is not enough manpower.

Elisha Ben Kimon | 03.20.25

After ignoring alerts ahead of October 7, IDF continues to downplay lookouts, report finds

Internal report shows 88% rise in reservist complaints in 2024 over service conditions, commander misconduct, pay issues; also details harassment of female soldiers, verbal and physical abuse and claims of political bias in dismissals

Yaron Drukman | 03.02.25

Amid fragile truce, IDF division that led Gaza offensive prepares for fresh assault

IDF’s 162nd Division hands control of northern Gaza’s security zone to 252nd Division, preparing for possible offensive if cease-fire talks fail; after 15 months of combat dismantling terror infrastructure, division now shifts to future missions

Yoav Zitun | 02.17.25

Israeli surrogate faces twin pregnancy with husband in reserves

Carmel Eliyahu-Zinger says she always dreamed of being a surrogate but didn't expect to get pregnant in the middle of a war while raising three kids and worrying about her husband in extended reserve duty

Orit Merlin-Rosenzweig | 12.30.24

Colombian olim serve more than 250 days in IDF reserves: 'Fulfilling our Zionist dream'

Yehezkel, Andres, Aaron and Daniel complete 250 days of reserve duty after serving as combat soldiers in the IDF; They are responsible for bringing fallen soldiers to burial

Gilad Cohen | 12.09.24

Networking in the field: Reserve duty as a gateway to business collaborations

Amid crises and service, opportunity emerges: Or's missing persons platform became vital, earning him a tech job; Yair secured an education deal, Master Sergeant I. expanded his real estate ties and Eli built startup alliances

Ynetnews | 11.27.24

Former Ynet reporter injured on reserve duty in southern Lebanon

Haim Goldich is called up to serve at the start of the war fighting in Gaza until his unit is transferred to the north to battle Hezbollah across the border

Ran Boker | 10.22.24

כוחות המילואים נערכים לכניסה לדרום לבנון

Ground operation expands in Lebanon

A week after the IDF's entry into Lebanon, 3 reserve brigades begin 'targeted and limited' ground operation; These are fighters who also fought in the Gaza Strip. Commander of 91st division: 'It is time to change the security situation in the north, for the sake of returning the residents to their homes'

Yoav Zitun | 10.07.24

IDF mobilizing 2 reserve brigades to north signaling possible ground war in Lebanon

IDF announced mobilization of two reserve brigades of infantry and tanks, which could participate in a ground invasion in Lebanon; Political-security cabinet set to meet Wednesday night in the underground bunker of defense headquarters at the Kirya base in Tel Aviv

Yoav Zitun, Itamar Eichner | 09.25.24

תיעודים של רחפן מתוואי מנהרה ופעילות הכוחות ברצועת עזה

Government extends IDF reserve service period as Haredi draft proves ineffective

Military says Defense Ministry's urgent voting on extension will allow fresh manpower to enter the system as burden on reservists continues to grow

Itamar Eichner | 08.30.24

Tunnels and ambushes: what exactly is a 'Hamas battalion'? IDF commander explains

Terror forces, commanding smaller areas, equipped with explosives and anti-tank missiles, setting ambushes with surveillance, shielded by tunnels; 4th Brigade commander shares challenges troops may face against Hamas in Rafah and Deir al-Balah

Yoav Zitun | 04.06.24

NJ school kids celebrate Israeli teacher's return from IDF reserve duty

Tomer Ohayon, an Israeli emissary at a Jewish school in New Jersey, was called to the reserves in Israel after October 7; Two and a half months later, he returned to the school where he was warmly welcomed by the students with applause and embraces

Alexandra Lukash, Nir (Shoko) Cohen | 03.27.24

'You'd be amazed how quickly gas for coffee runs out': Logistics officer in Khan Younis shares insights

Major (res.) Roee Lahav is a supply replenishment officer in Khan Younis, and is the go-to guy for every need the unit has, whether it's food and coffee to sustain the soldiers, gas and diesel to sustain the tanks or ammunition to sustain the warriors - All deep inside enemy territory

Gilad Meiri | 02.02.24

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