Reserve Duty

Data reveals: Enlisting 1,000 haredim into combat could save 1.3b

Path to Draft Law which will provide historic and real solution begins only in Knesset committee, MK Yuli Edelstein says.

Due to a lack of soldiers

IDF working to create new reserve division

The new 96th Division will consist of those who have been exempt from reserve duty in the past.

IDF's preparation of emergency storage for reserve mobilization

Commanders of the regular and reserve units are prepared to summon and equip all the required soldiers in just a few hours and transport them to the front line for defensive and offensive missions.

Reservists tried to sell lethal ammunition

Three suspects were arrested including, a reservist, on suspicion of trading in war spoils and ammunition, including RPG rifles, explosive devices, hand grenades, Kalashnikov rifles, and other ammunition.

First time in 40 years:

Entire reserve division fighting in Gaza Strip

252nd Division entered the Gaza last Saturday. This is the first time an entire reserve division entered battle since the first Lebanon war.

Watch:

Former PM Naftali Bennett reports for reserve duty during war

Ex-PM returns to IDF as Israel faces massive terrorist attack from Hamas.

Israel’s pilots have made themselves obsolete

A small vocal group of reserve and retired pilots created a situation that questions the role of IDF pilots. There are other options.Op-ed.

IDF Chief of Staff tours storehouses in northern Israel

Chief of Staff Halevi met with 20 battalion commanders and senior reserve officers and emphasized the importance of the IDF's unity.

Is Israel’s military fraying?

Deep changes in Israel’s socio-economic dynamics have invaded the debate on the “People’s Army.” Op-ed.

In first:

Man who refused to serve in political protest is punished

Man who protested judicial reform by refusing to show up for reserve duty is tried and fined.

Hundreds march in Tel Aviv against refusal to serve

Marchers call for anyone refusing reserve service to immediately recant - or to be dismissed from the IDF entirely.

IDF rabbis demand reservists recant refusal

200 military rabbis have signed a letter rebuking the reservists who announced they would not serve in the IDF due to the judicial reform.

Chief of Staff: 'Public discourse is dangerous to IDF'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi commented that the current public discourse on the judicial reform could significantly weaken the IDF.

Hundreds of IAF reserve pilots to refuse service

Several hundred IAF pilots intend not to report for reserve duty due to the judicial reform.

Elite IDF unit calls to leave IDF out of politics

A petition from the Maglan airborne reconnaissance unit calls for silence and solidarity in the face of the judicial reform controversy.

Report:

Representatives of Reserve Duty soldiers will refuse to serve

A strategic advisor to the protesters said that an event will be held this week where reservists will announce their refusal to serve.

Unit 8200 veterans threaten to refuse reserve service

Above 1000 veterans of the IDF's elite cyber warfare will not volunteer for reserve duty if the reasonability clause is reduced.

IAF commander:

Reserve pilots who do not report for duty will be expelled

Maj. Gen Tomer Bar told senior officers in a closed meeting that pilots who refuse duty in protest would be expelled from their squadrons.

Judicial reform:

Soldiers who refused reserve duty in protest to be tried

Reservists who did not report for an exercise in protest of the judicial reforms will be tried by the battalion's communications officer.

Judicial Reform Protest:

200 IAF pilots refuse to show up for reserve duty

Some 200 Israel Air Force reserve pilots inform IAF commander they will not be taking part in reserve duty in protest of judicial reform.

Vayikra: Being on call

It is not by accident, obviously, that 'calling' is introduced in relation to the sacrifices.

Hundreds of IDF reservists refuse to report for duty

650 soldiers refuse to report for duty in protest against judicial reforms today.

Fighter pilot tells INN:

'Those refusing orders are confused on what Israel is here for'

'Never again' is negative motivation. We need to return to the vision of our Prophets, says Maj. Shai Kalach.

Reservists rejecting refusal:

1,600 officers pen letter to IDF Chief of Staff: We're here

'Political entities are exploiting the IDF, sullying the good name of reservists to create chaos.'

Suspended IAF pilot speaks out: 'We never called to refuse duty'

The reserve pilot suspended from the IAF wrote to his comrades asking that they 'preserve the cohesion of the IAF '.

Defense Min:

'Those who attack IDF soldiers have no place in public office'

Minister Gallant, IDF Chief of Staff meet reservists amidst spate of refusals to serve. 'Refusal threatens foundation of our existence.'

Elite reserve pilots will report to base tomorrow

37 pilots to come to base as scheduled for discussions with commanders after saying they would skip training to protest judicial reforms.

IDF Chief of staff warns PM:

'Worried that duty refusal will spread through the IDF'

Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi told PM Netanyahu that calls to refuse to report for duty in protest of legislation are already harming the IDF.

IDF reservists detained by police on their way to base

Police detain Jews near site of deadly shooting attack, during search for Huwara rioters.

Huge IDF exercise:

8,000 troops plus 5,000 reservists in special call-up

"Warm Winter Two" is designed to enhance combat readiness in the north of Israel.

I love my teammates!

Since the recent Israeli election, the international press has been filled with baseless apocalyptic news regarding Israeli society. Op-ed.

One third of battalion commanders come from Judea and Samaria

People from across the Green Line form a surprising part of the prestigious IDF rank

Female combat soldiers to be exempted from reserve duty?

IDF weighs plan to bar female combat soldiers from mixed units from being called up to reserve duty after completing mandatory service.

New law would guarantee IDF reservists academic credits

A new bill would automatically grant university credits to students doing reserve duty. 'We're finally recognizing their contributions.'

Reserve soldiers fuming over August summons

'I have no problem doing reserve duty- but why does it have to be in August, when I need to keep my kids busy?'

'It's not easy being in reserves while studying for a degree'

Likud MK Oren Hazan proposes law mandating reservists receive academic credits similar to those of volunteers.

Universities offer credits to volunteers, but not to reservists

New report shows majority of academic institutions opt not to offer academic credits to reservists.

Childhood friends brought together by reserve duty in Samaria

Shai Kadosh and Nir Eligov have been friends since first grade, but were sent to separate units during their mandatory army service.

'Free rides' for reserve soldiers are often not free

Reservists now receive travel coupons via the internet, but Egged doesn't always honor them. Egged claims they've received no complaints.

Compensation for self-employed IDF reservist soldiers to rise

Defense Minister calls to raise compensation for self-employed reservist soldiers.

Watch: Soldiers Thank Israel For 'The Best Day of My Life'

IDF troops released from Gaza operation thank civilians for support in an uplifting music video.

2,000 Reservists Called Back Up for IDF Service

As hostilities with Gaza terrorists heat up again, reservists called back up for military service.

Reserve Soldiers 'Ready and Happy to Help' in Judea and Samaria

Reserve soldiers are picking up the burden in Judea and Samaria from regular army soldiers who are being moved down to Gaza.

Freshman MK Called Away for Tank Duty

MK Shmuli misses his planned first speech in Knesset to serve in tank unit.