Reserve Soldier

32-year-old reservist dies of cardiac arrest

Staff Sergeant Effi Ben-Yakar, a reservist in a special unit who was called up under Tzav 8, suffered cardiac arrest during leave and passed away at Ichilov Hospital.

Lebanon:

Battalion commander, two reservists wounded by rocket fire

A reserve soldier was severely injured as a result of a rocket fire toward IDF troops in Lebanon. In the same incident, a reserve battalion commander and another reservist were lightly wounded.

Reserve soldier dies suddenly from stroke

Ran Hirschorn, a platoon sergeant and father of two, passed away after collapsing due to a sudden stroke.

Reserve soldier shocked

IDF vouchers for a restaurant with a fake Kashrut Certificate

The reservist turned to the Chotam organization, which demanded that Defense Minister Israel Katz address the issue and ensure that benefits for reservists are provided only at kosher restaurants.

Tragedy in Rehovot:

IDF reservist takes his own life on wedding day

An IDF combat reservist was found dead on the morning of his wedding. The 31-year-old was found shot in his apartment.

Poll:

72% support entering Rafah and against hostage deal at all costs

The Direct Polls Institute conducted a survey among reserve duty officers, which showed that 90% oppose allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Organs of fallen soldier donated

Reserve officer Ido Aviv was a surfing instructor at the SurfCycle club in Kiryat Yam, a beloved and a well-known personality in the Krayot in the field of open-water surfing.

Fear of Iranian revenge?

IDF recruiting reservists for air defense system

Following an IDF situation assessment, it was decided to combine and recruit reserve personnel for the air defense system

Reservists to Chief of Staff:

'Simulation of abduction by settlers despicable'

Reserve soldiers from the Hod Battalion 9221 serving in Judea and Samaria wrote a harsh letter to Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi following the exercise in which the IDF were forced to treat settlers as 'enemies.’

'We shook out the dust; we're ready for any scenario'

Arutz Sheva reporter joins Binyamin Brigade Battalion 43 commander training: 'Army ready for next battle - we've made a quantum leap.'

IDF reservists to file complaint in Hague against Hamas, PA

First international documentary project by IDF reserve soldier members of My Truth organization.

Reserve soldier suspended after leftists complain

Video of soldier confronting leftist in Har Hevron posted to social media causes IDF to suspend soldier. 'All I did was push the camera.'

Only 5 percent of regular army officers do reserve duty

Interior Committee discusses local authorities' attitude to reservists. 128 agree to give 5% municipal tax discount to active reservists.

Discrimination against reservists from Judea and Samaria to end

Following Arutz Sheva expose, Defense Ministry announces end to discrimination against reservists living in Judea and Samaria.

2000 Reserve soldiers practice Gaza fighting

Sinai Division, whose sole purpose is Gaza combat, completes large-scale division exercise in which all relevant scenarios rehearsed.

Student IDF reservists to receive new benefits

MKs Ya'alon and Bennett approve benefits for students in reserve duty, including an increase for scholarships.

IDF Reservist Charged with Espionage, Arms Trafficking

Benny Revayev passed secret information concerning Israel's activities on border with Egypt to Salman Jaribia for $13,000.