Reserve Duty

IDF announces: Reserve duty to be lengthened to nine weeks

IDF announces reserve duty to last nine weeks, change to apply to forces currently on the ground.

IDF Chief of Staff's grim warning

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir gave a stern warning to the cabinet as the military faces operational strain and a personnel shortage.

2025:

746 requests submitted to dismiss reserve soldiers

The Defense Ministry committee in charge of safeguarding the rights of reserve soldiers handled 1,489 inquiries over the past year, with a significant rise in claims.

IDF reduces reserves recruitment scope

The IDF reveals failures in manpower management over the last two years and admits: "We recruited thousands of reservists unnecessarily."

What embarrassed Idan Amedi?

Singer Idan Amedi responds to reports that he has returned to reserve duty more than two years after being seriously injured in battle in the Gaza Strip.

Scam targeting reserve soldiers’ assistance fund

IDF Major accused of instructing relatives and friends on how to fraudulently extract money from a reserve soldiers’ assistance fund, allegedly abusing his position of trust for personal gain.

After stopping terror attack

Min. Eliyahu demands Col. Nechama be returned to active duty

Minister Amichai Eliyahu sent a letter to Defense Minister Israel Katz in which he requested that Col. (res.) Hezi Nechama be returned to active reserve service. "The IDF needs officers who want to win"

Bereaved brothers recruit for reserve duty in Gaza

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, the Chief of Staff met with reserve duty soldiers in the Yiftah Brigade, who reported for the third time to duty and are currently fighting in Gaza.

After 300 days of reserve duty

Man wins 10 million NIS lottery

A father of four from southern Israel won 10 million shekels in the National Lottery after 300 days of reserve duty, planning a family trip and considering a career change.

Moments of pain and hope

Soldier who fought — and earned his doctorate

Captain (Res.) Dr. S., an IDF doctor who balanced medical studies with 320 days of reserve duty, shares how frontline unity and swift medical care in Gaza saved lives once thought beyond hope.

IDF recruits 14,500 holders of draft exemption

IDF conscripts 14,500 civilians who were previously exempt from reserve duty, aiming to ease pressure on reservists amid ongoing conflict by forming 11 new battalions set to begin service in the coming months.

'For political reasons'

Reserve officer jailed after refusing orders to report

Captain (Res.) Ron Feiner sentenced to 20 days in military prison after refusing reserve duty in protest of Gaza war and government stance on hostages.

Soldiers in casualty units launch campaign for state recognition

"We were also on the frontlines, only we were dealing with the outcomes," say reservists demanding recognition and support after 400 days of intense service.

From the Hebrew press:

The voice of conscience

The calls to refuse to show up for IDF reserve duty will not succeed, because those behind it have forgotten basic facts, which the reservists, young and old, remember well. Opinion.

After threatening not to serve:

IDF dismisses anti-government activist from reserve duty

Dror Gavish, an officer in the reserves and leader of the anti-government Kaplan Force, was permanently dismissed from reserve duty after he threatened not to report for duty to protest the government.

'Whole Companies Gone':

Significant decrease in reserves mobilization

As fighting resumes in Gaza, the IDF reports that there has been a decline of nearly 30% in reservist enlistment.

Refusing IDF service:

Left wingers praise dismissed IDF officer

IDF announces dismissal of non-combat officer from reserve duty after he supported refusing combat service on social media.

IDF dismisses reserve combat navigator who refuses to serve

IDF announces termination of service of a combat navigator after he refused to serve due to government policy.

Lt. Col. who signed refusal letter dismissed from reserve duty

IDF dismisses Lt. Col. (res.) Dr. Tuly Flint from reserve duty after he signed a letter supporting refusal of reserve duty.

Religious Zionist towns lead Israel in reserve days served

Following a request by the Freedom of Information Movement, the IDF provided data segmented by settlement as a basis for fair discussions about contributions to national defense by different sectors.

Unusual drop in reservists reporting for duty

Fewer reservists, including combat reservists, have been reporting for duty as the IDF estimates they will have to serve for at least 100 days in the coming year.

IDF reconsidering military burial for IAF combat navigator

The IAF is reconsidering allowing military burial for IAF reserve combat navigator Asaf Dagan after new evidence indicates he committed suicide while en route to 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.