IDF Manpower Directorate

IDF reports shortage of 12,000 troops

The Manpower Directorate presented a plan to fill ranks across seven combat arenas, including the establishment of a new haredi brigade.

Military Police raids target haredi hesder students

The Military Police tried to detain students of haredi Hesder yeshivas on suspicion of being absent without leave from the IDF, despite their Hesder track having been submitted for approval as early as February.

Head of Manpower Directorate:

I hope to see secular soldiers with haredi ones in the same tank

The Head of the Manpower Directorate (J1), MG Yaniv Asor spoke to future enlistees about the efforts to draft haredi soldiers into the IDF. 'IDF service is an enormous privilege, an honor, and not a burden.'

Some reservists who fought in Gaza to be released

IDF Manpower Directorate Head Major-General Yaniv Asor says move will ensure released soldiers are ready to be called up again.

After terrorist eliminated:

Head of IDF Manpower Directorate visits Noa Lazar's family

Major General Yaniv Asor tells the family: The late Noa is an example and a model of the spirit of volunteerism and devotion.

Moti Almoz promoted to Maj Gen and head of Manpower Directorate

During the coming period Almoz will continue to serve as a spokesperson for the IDF while assuming position as head of IDF human resources.

Jewish State movement petitions against Almoz appointment

The Jewish State movement has appealed to Defense Minister Liberman to cancel Motti Almoz's appointment as IDF Chief of Manpower Directorate

'Appoint a woman or a kippa-wearer to head Manpower Directorate'

Maj. Gen. Uzi Dayan says next head of IDF Manpower Directorate should be a woman or someone from the national-religious community.

IDF commander resigns after his army computer stolen

The IDF head of Manpower Directorate resigned today after his army computer was stolen and an internal investigation opened against him.

IDF seeking rabbis to help defuse tensions

The IDF Chief of Manpower is searching for rabbis to help lower tensions between religious establishment and the army.

IDF Suicides Double in 2014

Sharp increase in IDF soldiers ending their own lives not due to Gaza operation, Manpower Division chief insists.

Watch: Moving Reunion of Lone Soldiers and Parents after the War

After 50 grueling days battling Hamas terrorists, El Al reunites soldiers with parents in the first meeting in years for many.

General: ‘People’s Army’ Facing Collapse

IDF general reveals: one in four men and over one-third of women eligible for draft do not enlist. Draft-dodging threatens 'people's army.'

IDF: Absent Yeshiva Students Considered AWOL Soldiers

Hesder yeshiva students who skip class could face military discipline.

MK: Use Hareidi Money to Fund Soldiers

Former head of IDF Manpower: Instead of force, use hareidi money to reward soldiers. He rejects civilian service option.

Hareidi 'Draft Evader' Released from Military Prison

A married hareidi woman who was arrested and placed in a military jail for evading enlistment is released after being granted a pardon.

Motivation Still High Among New IDF Recruits

The IDF’s newest recruits have continued a trend toward high motivation to serve in combat. More sent to rescue squads.

Barbivai: Female Draft-Dodgers Use Religion as Excuse

IDF manpower chief Orna Barbivai says too many women who say they are religious are allowed to opt out of the IDF.

Israel's Immigrant Volunteers

IDF manpower director Maj. Gen. Orna Barbibai hailed the impressive showing of immigrant volunteers; chided native Israelis.

IDF Data: Number of Israelis who Enlist Declining

The number of Israelis who enlist in the army is declining. By 2020, less than 60% will enlist, statistics show.