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.

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'Warrior brotherhood': IDF reservist on Gaza, West Bank frontlines

An IDF commander in the Nahal Brigade talks to Walla about the complex moments in fighting in the war.

01/03/2025
 INFOGRAPHIC: Timeline of October 6 evening intelligence warnings

Timeline probes October 6, hours leading up to October 7 massacre

The hours leading up to the attack show lapses in military leadership's judgement and lack of deterrence.

 AN ISRAEL Day event on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan takes place last June. There is a significant incr

Pave new paths towards transforming the partnership between Israel and diaspora

Since October 7, there has been a renewed closeness between Diaspora Jewry and Israel. JPPI presented a complex picture of the Jewish people’s situation after October 7.

By ROI ABECASSIS
25/02/2025

Your taxes: Hidden bonus for IDF freelance reservists

The operating instructions spell out the raw deal freelancers get and how to perhaps mitigate this with a 150% "business restoration" bonus.

By LEON HARRIS
24/02/2025

One shekel discount for every day of reserve duty: The special benefit from Space

One of Israel's leading fitness club chains is launching a special promotion for reservists: for each day of service, they receive a one-shekel discount.

By WALLA! SPORTS
22/02/2025

Viral video shows IDF reservist dancing in woman's lingerie found in Bethlehem

The reservist took part in a house raid in Bethlehem and was videoed wearing women's lingerie that he found in one of the bedrooms.

 The embroidered flags of Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran (illustrative)

Indictment filed against two IDF reservists on charges of spying for Iran

Eliaspov served as a technician in reserve for the Iron Dome while Andreev served as a technician in reserves in the Kirya pit. 

After 260 days in reserve duty, he's returning to his natural spot: A tattoo studio

Tattoo artist Nir Rovinsky sacrifices a lot for his country. At 26 years old and as the owner of a tattoo business, he put his personal life on hold, and the end is not yet in sight.

By WALLA! HOME , DESIGN
28/01/2025

Guiding Israel’s next generation: Inside the Closing Ranks initiative

Nine-year-old voluntary mentoring organization to help some of the many young Israelis in need of emotional support and guidance after October 7

The company providing mental support to reservists receives recognition

Kai.ai, the digital health startup, has been selected as one of nine AI-based startups for The Dangoor Health-Tech Academy.

By WALLA! TECH
21/01/2025
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