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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Maj. Assaf Dagan laid to rest in military ceremony after court order approves

After being called into reserves via WhatsApp instead of via "official" channels, the military refused to recognize him as an official IDF member for burial.

By YOAV ITIEL
03/12/2024

An IDF reservist's top ten takeaways after returning from Gaza

Reporter's notebook: I returned to The Jerusalem Post after being drafted for my second tour of duty in Gaza since the October 7 Massacre. Here's my experience.

 DURING FIGHTING, a soldier communicates with other members of his unit.

IDF soldiers targeted with lists to dox, charge in legal cases abroad

The Belgium-based Hind Rajab Foundation called for the arrest of three Nachal Brigade soldiers for alleged war crimes after they entered the Netherlands on Thursday.

IDF indicts reservist for killing civilian after Jerusalem terror attack

Aviad Frija was indicted by military courts for shooting an Israeli civilian Yuval Doron Castleman. Frija will be charged with reduced manslaughter.

Social lender boosts interest-free loans for reservists 'Yuval Fund' as requests spike

The "Yuval Fund," in honor of fallen IDF reserves Captain Yuval Silber, who was killed in action in November 2023, has provided over $4 million to reservists in loans, the organization said.

Israel at war: What happened on day 414?

UNIFIL says UN site hit by Hezbollah • Settlers attempt attack on IDF commander • Hezbollah leader allegedly eliminated in airstrike in Syria

Israel's leadership is failing IDF soldiers

For soldiers, the parallels between the Knesset’s betrayal and the IDF leadership’s failures are glaring.

22/11/2024
 IDF soldiers conduct localized raids in southern Lebanon, November 20, 2024.

IDF kills Hezbollah anti-tank missile commanders, says group's firepower 'dramatically reduced

The IAF also struck over 100 terror targets in Lebanon, including launchers, weapons storage facilities, command centers, and military structures over the past day.

Gaza war general takes reins of IDF HR Command as haredi, reservist crisis looms

IDF names Maj. Gen. Dado Bar Kalifa as new Human Resources chief, tasked with managing haredi draft expansion and reservist challenges amid war casualties.

IDF wives forum: Partners reserve service caused family emotional, financial harm

The forum, which started as a Facebook community of female family members and partners of reservists, is a civil organization that includes over 15,000 active members, the organization said.

18/11/2024
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