IDF Reservists

Reservist's Lego army for Israel

Mati Shriki wrote his song Mizmor Letodah with a music video that turned battle footage into Lego figures.

Gun and Prosthetics:

War amputee puts on tefillin after losing both legs

The Instagram account 'Soldiers Smiling' published an emotional photo of Rabbi Liraz Ze'ira laying tefillin in the street, months after he was severely wounded in southern Syria and lost both his legs.

Haredi battalion returns to operational duty after controversy

A month after being removed from duty and sent to training following a series of disciplinary incidents, Netzach Yehudah reservists were returned to operational duty this week.

Reserve Lt. Col. Ido Fromer killed in parachute accident

Reserve Lt. Col. Ido Fromer, who served as a team commander in the Air Force, was killed yesterday (Wed.) during a civilian parachute jump in the Ramon Crater.

Chief of Staff:

Reserve battalion was not dismissed over CNN incident

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir clarified that the reserve battalion 'Netzah Yisrael' was not dismissed from service due to their altercation.

Mother Of Fallen Soldier:

'We came to be part of history'

Dr. Hanna Katan sat down with Sharon Lowenstern, the mother of fallen IDF soldier Elisha Lowenstern, to reflect on her son’s life, values and legacy.

By The Numbers:

Who are the IDF's reservists?

A new report shows most reservists are employed, and more than half earn above the national average wage.

Ahead of Lebanon maneuver?

IDF requests call-up of 450,000 reservists

Israel’s defense establishment is asking the government to approve an expanded reserve call-up quota for the war in Lebanon. The goal: expand the security buffer in southern Lebanon and increase pressure on Hezbollah.

Iran Away

As Yogi Berra said, it is difficult to make predictions, especially about the future. An analysis of possible outcomes of Epic Fury/Roaring Lion. Op-ed.

Battalion Commander:

'We don't buy calm in Judea and Samaria, we make it nightly'

Lt. Col. Yossi Levi, commander of Battalion 21, tells Arutz Sheva about his unit's rapid shift from Gaza to Judea and Samaria.

IDF reservists suspended after damaging monument to Arafat

A reservist from the Menashe Brigade was suspended after being filmed vandalizing a monument to Yasser Arafat in the village of Zababdeh. The IDF emphasized he acted against regulations.

20,000 reservists mobilized to Home Front Command

Around 20,000 reservists were mobilized to the Home Front Command to undertake operations at dozens of impact sites across the country.

160,000 reservists called up

The IDF has begun a series of steps to reinforce its defensive capabilities alongside continuing attacks in Iran.

After neutralizing terrorist

Nova festival security officer questioned by military police

IDF reservist Elkana Federman opened up about his feelings after being summoned for interrogation eight months after neutralizing a terrorist.

IDF Chief: Israel is in a multi-front campaign

LTG Eyal Zamir tells reserve commanders 2026 will bring intensified operations, structural reforms, and expanded support for reservists.

Supreme Court to decide

Can a political party be named 'The Reservists'?

Combat reservist movement argues Yoaz Hendel’s party name exploits IDF service for politics, warning it undermines military neutrality and misleads the public.

Returning from Sinai

Tens of thousands of IDF reservist soldiers are experiencing feelings not unlike those of the Israelites leaving Sinai. How does the Torah deal with this?

Israelis bet on a strike in Iran using IDF information

A reservist and a civilian are accused of using internal information gathered in the military to bet on the timing of military operations on the betting site 'Polymarket'.

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."

Northern Gaza:

IDF reservist severely injured by terrorists

Terrorists open fire at IDF forces near 'yellow line,' severely injuring one reservist. IDF: 'Gross violation of ceasefire.'

IDF Reserve Officer:

'We're supporting an enemy army inside Israel'

Following the extensive military exercise conducted by the PA, which included seizures of towns and the use of RPG launchers, Brig.-Gen. (res.) Amir Avivi warns that the PA will soon turn on Israel.

Brig. Gen. Effie Eitam:

'On October 7th, my generation and the new one joined hands'

Reserve Brigadier General Efi Eitam highlights the unbreakable generational bond within Israel’s fighting forces and the nation’s determination to defeat its enemies.

311 shekels a day

State Comptroller says Israel not paying reservists enough

In the State Comptroller's report on the compensation of reserve soldiers, Matanyahu Englman states that the state does not pay sufficient wages to reservists

Route 443 Assassination:

Assassins posed as police, killed reservist who was nearby

An investigation of the shooting on Route 443 indicates the suspects posed as police, pursued their assassination targets and killed reservist Sergei Metatov, an innocent passerby who happened upon the scene.

Reservist In Knesset:

'I'm going to Gaza, promise me you won't rush the draft law'

A reservist who was present at a meeting on the draft law asked the MKs to promise not to push through legislation until the war had been won.

IDU encourages officers after deadly shooting attack

In the shadow of tragic shooting attack on Monday, a poignant and powerful meeting took place at the Samaria Brigade headquarters near Shechem.

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.

IDF Reservist:

'We are going out to put an end to evil'

Hagai, a Hesder Yeshiva student and reservist in the Carmeli Brigade, shares his thoughts moments before returning to 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.

IDF shortens tank training to keep up with troop shortage

Due to a shortage of personnel, Armored Corps reservists will man a frontline sector using older Merkava tanks. The conversion course has been cut to just five days despite officer complaints.

Ancient Herodian-era coin discovered in Samaria

Lior Zavrag, a reservist officer in the Samaria Regional Brigade, discovered an ancient coin from the time of Herod in the Sebastia archaeological site.

'Equality Begins On The Battlefield':

Smotrich approves plots exclusively for reservists

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has signed off on a plan allowing the marketing of land plots for private construction exclusively to IDF reservists.

Tragic End:

Roi Wasserstein took his own life after over 300 days in reserves

Roi Wasserstein, 24 from Netanya, served over 300 reserve days in the 401st Brigade. Yesterday, he took his own life.

Heartbreaking:

IDF reservist found dead

Ariel Meir Taman, IDF reservist and father of four who served since October 7 identifying bodies is found lifeless in Ofakim.

Parents take the place of sons fighting in Gaza at Yeshiva

While some students are still fighting in Gaza, their parents took their place at the Har Bracha Yeshiva's end-of-year ceremony.

Soldier dismissed for post against military investigations

Major Yossi Levi shared a post from a bereaved brother directed against the Chief of Staff, the chief of military prosecutions, and the commander of the IDF's Criminal Investigations Department, and was dismissed from his position.

Helping Israel in Its War for Survival

Thousands of IDF soldiers were called up on emergency orders on Friday following the outbreak of war with Iran. They need our help to win the war. In response to the situation, a crowdfunding campaign has been launched for reserve soldiers.

Reservists to Edelstein:

'Pass Equal Draft Law or face societal and fighting collapse'

Organizations of IDF reservists write to MK Yuli Edelstein to support his position on ensuring equality of burden in the IDF and warn of disastrous consequences if one sector continues to bear the burden of defending the country alone.

Yesh Atid, right-wing MKs push bill shielding injured reservists

Bipartisan bill aims to bar employers from firing or cutting the salary or hours of reservists injured during service — including 90 days post-hospitalization.

'No place for this'

IAF Chief responds to protest letter

Israeli Air Force Commanding Officer Major General Tomer Bar condemned the letter by IAF reservists calling on Israel to stop the war. 'The leaflet weakens the solidarity.'

Netanyahu:

'Letter is from a noisy group of retirees'

The Prime Minister dismissed the letter sent by a group of former Air Force soldiers, saying their claims no longer impressed the public.

IDF:

Dozens of reservists withdrew signatures from anti-govt. letter

Of the 1,000 signatures on a pilots' letter against the government, only 60 are actual reservists and of those only a small number are pilots. 90% are retired from the military or do not serve to begin with.

Netanyahu:

'Extremist' group at margins signed letter to bring down gov't

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supports Defense Minister Israel Katz, Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, in decision to dismiss reservists who signed protest letter. 'The IDF is fighting - and we all stand behind it.'

Reservists movement:

Plague of refusing to serve must be uprooted immediately

Israeli reservists' movement praises dismissal of pilots who refuse to serve, say 'plague of refusing to serve must be uprooted immediately.'

Reservists ordered not to report for duty with personal handguns

IDF Home Front Command reservists have been ordered not to carry their personal handguns while on duty after several accidental shootings.

IDF reservist severely injured during operation in Shechem

IDF reservist severely injured during exchange of fire with terrorists in Shechem is receiving medical treatment at hospital.

'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.

In Depth:

Israel's Minutemen

These small squads of off-duty reservists were catapulted to fame after fighting Hamas's invasion - but Israel's town emergency squads were fighting terror for many decades before the war.

Watch:

IDF soldier's heartbreaking audition to The Next Star

Ido Malka, a Golani Brigade reservist, auditioned for 'The Next Star' with a moving performance dedicated to his comrades in the field.

Pilots planning strike if AG is dismissed

A group of reserve IDF pilots is planning to end their volunteer service if the Attorney General is dismissed.

Reservist officers launch 'El Hadegel' political movement

'El Hadagel's vision is focused on national security, unity, and a return to Zionism. Led by reservist officers with recent combat experience, it could become a new Israeli party.

Military Prosecutor charges soldier who killed Israeli

An indictment has been filed against reservist Aviad Frija for the fatal shooting of Yuval Kastelman at a terror incident in Jerusalem a year ago.

Flares fired at PM's house 'an afterparty for the protests'

One of the suspects in the case is a senior reserve officer who is thought to have supplied the flares. He is forbidden from speaking with a lawyer.

Attack on PM's house:

Senior reserve officer arrested for firing flares

Among the three suspects arrested on suspicion of firing flares towards the Prime Minister's residence last night is a senior reserve officer.

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.

'The IDF needs to be larger'

IDF Chief of Staff discusses haredi conscription

LTG Herzi Halevi told reservists about a haredi soldier he met, and stated: 'Our question is how we create many more like him."

Officers to Gallant:

'Replace yourself with someone who believes in victory'

'We must adhere to the definition of victory as it was defined at the beginning of the war, and for that we need to start with change,' wrote the graduates of a recent IDF officer's course.

IDF Reservist soldiers are being left behind

Reservist combat soldiers are collapsing in their personal and professional lives after more than two hundred days of Miluim (reserve duty). The government must take more steps to help those who served long terms. Op-ed.

Report:

IDF reservists will leave service if donations are forbidden

Soldiers using donated gear have been ordered to turn in anything that did not come from the IDF - but some would rather not risk themselves on the battlefield wearing 'official' equipment.

IDF to return exempted soldiers to service

The IDF says that those found suitable for return to service will be assigned to different units according to operational needs.