IDF Reservists

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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.

Netanyahu to reservists:

'The People of Israel trust you'

The Prime Minister met with reservists in northern Israel, thanked them for their service, and promised additional assistance.

Musician and Reservist:

'We are messengers of our people'

Noam Buskila, musician, cantor, singer, and IDF reservist, talks about how he brings the stories of the war to Jewish communities around the world.

96 Years Old:

Lehi fighter Ezra Yakhin promoted to Command Sergeant Major

Ezra Yakhin, who fought in the Lehi paramilitary organization before the founding of Israel, is still doing IDF reserve duty at 96 in the IDF Rabbinate.

IDF reservist holds circumcision in town where friend fell

The baby was named Nir Oz, and held by the father of the fallen comrade.

Soldier who fired in the Old City released from custody

The Jerusalem Magistrates Court ordered the release under restrictive conditions of an IDF reservist who discharged a firearm in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Reservist who committed suicide recognized as an IDF casualty

Eliran Mizrahi, a father of four and D-9 bulldozer operator in the IDF reserves who served for 78 days in the Gaza Strip, committed suicide last week after suffering from post-trauma.

IDF publishes preliminary regulations extending reserve duty

The Ministry of Defense has published a first draft of a law that will extend the time reservists will need to remain enlisted.

IDF discharges reservist who called for insubordination

Sources involved in the investigation told Ynet that the suspect said during his interrogation that 'for eight months of combat reserve duty I built up anger and frustration and therefore I decided by myself to film the video.'

Report:

Reservists resent comrades who beat the IDF pay system

Some reservists manage to maintain multiple income streams while still drawing pay for IDF service - others feel that they have been taken advantage of by the state.

The battle for minds in the US universities

Iran, once a beacon of culture and prosperity, now lies in ruins, a stark testament to the destructive power of radical ideologies. America helped it happen, but if it opens its eyes, it can still save itself. Op-ed.

Reservist collapses after being targeted by serial plaintiff

Ron Yaakobi returned from the battle and discovered a class action lawsuit against him for millions of shekels, filed by a pair of serial plaintiffs.

Supporting the Brave Families of IDF Reservist Soldiers

As Pesach approaches, the financial burdens mount, especially for the families of reservists deployed on the battlefield

Tragedy:

Palestinian convert killed as suspected terrorist

A Palestinian man killed by IDF reservist in Gush Etzion this morning has been found to be a convert to Judaism, and did not pose a threat. The soldier responsible is under investigation.

Standing Strong:

Supporting the Families of IDF Reservist Soldiers

Standing Strong: Supporting the Families of IDF Reservist Soldiers

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Rabbi returns to school after 120+ days in reserves

The 'Meron' school in Tel Aviv welcomes their rabbi back after four months of active reserve duty.

Miracle in Samaria:

Reservist shot in helmet survives attempted attack

An IDF reservist was shot in the helmet by a terrorist this morning. He escaped unharmed, and his comrades killed the attacker.

MK Danon to Smotrich:

'You have forgotten the reservists'

MK Danny Danon asks Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to alter the state's budget to give reservists preference in sales of price-controlled housing projects.

Reservists Protest organizer:

'We must win. When the IDF leaves Hamas returns'

Lieutenant (res.) Matan Wiesel told Arutz Sheva that his movement demands that Israel take a territorial toll on Hamas. 'Any terrorist must know that if he comes from a territory to murder Jews, that territory will no longer be his.'

IDF Central Command passes 3000 arrests

IDF reservists have carried out thousands of operations in Judea and Samaria since the war began, arresting more terrorists than over the entire preceding year.

IDF reservist violently arrested at anti-aid protest

The reservist was one of 13 individuals arrested while demanding that the government block shipments of aid into the Gaza Strip.

Reservist suspended for protest using IDF vehicles

A reservist has been suspended from duty for half a year for displaying protest signs on IDF vehicles leaving Gaza.

IDF reservists to march from Gaza to Jerusalem

The march calls for the government to abandon ideas of a Palestinian state and instead pursue a clear victory in Gaza.

36 hours and 5 countries to reach IDF reserve duty

Shuki Salzman was exempt from reserve service but was willing to undertake an exhausting trip to do his part after the October 7th massacre.

IDF fumes over reservists' protest

IDF investigating after reserve soldiers who left Gaza hung protest signs on the military vehicles they returned to base.

This is what some Gush Katif towns look like today

IDF reservist shares drone photos showing ruins of Gush Katif towns with Arutz Sheva - Israel National News.

Col. (res.) Tal Braun:

This is not the way to commit genocide

One nation accused of committing genocide is doing it wrong. IDF Col. (res.) Tal Braun offers important pointers to ensure success.

Government approves budget for 2024

The budget has been amended to a lot billions of shekel for civilian and security efforts connected to the war.

They fought together - and met again in the hospital

Eliya Rosen and Daniel Novogrotzky fought together in Gaza - and then discovered that their wives shared a room in the maternity ward.

Two-time terror victim promoted to IDF Major

Binyamin Horgan, who lost his wife and son-in-law in terror attacks, volunteered for IDF reserve duty and this week was promoted to Major.

Reservist dies of heart attack, no IDF recognition

A Golani soldier who died of a heart attack shortly after leaving reserves will not be recognized as an IDF casualty.

Minister Smotrich in Gaza:

'We are bent to bring victory, let it take as long as it needs'

The Finance Minister Met with reservists and spoke to them about the financial aid program he and Defense Minister Gallant launched.

The Rabbi who met Netanyahu:

'Stay until Hamas has been completely defeated'

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with IDF soldiers in Gaza today, who urged him to have the war continue until a decisive victory.

US universities produced a monster they cannot control

Is this what American academia has come to? The answer, unfortunately, is yes. Opinion.

IDF Troops Train for Scenarios along the Northern Border

IDF troops are increasing training for various scenarios in the north even as the war carries on in the south.

Universities discipline faculty for supporting Israel-Hamas war

Universities take action against pro-Israel faculty for expressions about Israel-Hamas war; critics point out 'perceived double standard.'

Due to damage to the economy:

Defense establishment considers releasing some reservists

The reservists' duty directly costs the state approximately five billion shekels a month.

'Safer here than in London':

'Lone reservist' reunites with mother

British IDF reservist tells Arutz Sheva: 'I am overwhelmed by the support we feel from everyone in Israel and outside of Israel.'

Reservist dismissed for criticizing brigade commander

An IDF soldier was removed from his unit after commenting against his brigade commander on social media.

When universities "twin" wth terror

An-Najah university students glorify Oct 7th. No western colleges threatened to cut ties, maybe because their students are the same. Op-ed.

Counter-terrorism expert:

'Three miracles occured on October 7th'

IDF reservist Yair Ansbacher notes three miracles that had they not occurred, the attack would have ended in a much more difficult way.

IDF reservist:

'This is what soldiers really need'

An IDF reservist explains what items citizens can buy to make a tangible difference to combat soldiers in the field.

Reservist tells Arutz Sheva:

'We demonize each other, but now we see who the demons are'

Mike Ripstein was in Miami, but he felt he had to fly to Israel to enlist in the IDF reserves after learning of the Hamas massacre.

Thousands of reservists mobilized

Thousands of reservists are called up following surprise attack on Israel, arrive at gathering point and receive equipment for battle.

IDF launches Operation “Swords of Iron”

IDF Spokesman: "We have begun a wide mobilization of reservists for all IDF units."

Senior Israeli Correspondent:

Pro-judicial reform speaker removed from IDF reservist lecture

A speaker who supported the reform was stricken from the seminar's plans 'due to considerable pressure'.

10,000 reservists declare they will not report for duty

Approximately 10,000 reservists have declared they will not report for duty if the reasonability standard is changed.

Amid calls not to report:

IDF reserve division suffers from too much manpower

IDF's 36th Division commanders were taken aback during a recent exercise when far more reservists reported than were needed.

Netanyahu to IDF cadets:

'There are no grounds for refusal to serve, on any side'

Netanyahu discussed the current rift in the nation. 'Our enemies don't differentiate between this or that camp, between the Right and Left.