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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
As fighting resumes in Gaza, the IDF reports that there has been a decline of nearly 30% in reservist enlistment.
IDF announces dismissal of non-combat officer from reserve duty after he supported refusing combat service on social media.
IDF announces termination of service of a combat navigator after he refused to serve due to government policy.
IDF dismisses Lt. Col. (res.) Dr. Tuly Flint from reserve duty after he signed a letter supporting refusal of reserve duty.
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.
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 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.
Path to Draft Law which will provide historic and real solution begins only in Knesset committee, MK Yuli Edelstein says.
The new 96th Division will consist of those who have been exempt from reserve duty in the past.
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.
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.
252nd Division entered the Gaza last Saturday. This is the first time an entire reserve division entered battle since the first Lebanon war.
Ex-PM returns to IDF as Israel faces massive terrorist attack from Hamas.
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.
Chief of Staff Halevi met with 20 battalion commanders and senior reserve officers and emphasized the importance of the IDF's unity.
Deep changes in Israel’s socio-economic dynamics have invaded the debate on the “People’s Army.” Op-ed.
Man who protested judicial reform by refusing to show up for reserve duty is tried and fined.
Marchers call for anyone refusing reserve service to immediately recant - or to be dismissed from the IDF entirely.
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 Herzi Halevi commented that the current public discourse on the judicial reform could significantly weaken the IDF.
Several hundred IAF pilots intend not to report for reserve duty due to the judicial reform.
A petition from the Maglan airborne reconnaissance unit calls for silence and solidarity in the face of the judicial reform controversy.
A strategic advisor to the protesters said that an event will be held this week where reservists will announce their refusal to serve.
Above 1000 veterans of the IDF's elite cyber warfare will not volunteer for reserve duty if the reasonability clause is reduced.
Maj. Gen Tomer Bar told senior officers in a closed meeting that pilots who refuse duty in protest would be expelled from their squadrons.
Reservists who did not report for an exercise in protest of the judicial reforms will be tried by the battalion's communications officer.
Some 200 Israel Air Force reserve pilots inform IAF commander they will not be taking part in reserve duty in protest of judicial reform.
It is not by accident, obviously, that 'calling' is introduced in relation to the sacrifices.
650 soldiers refuse to report for duty in protest against judicial reforms today.
'Never again' is negative motivation. We need to return to the vision of our Prophets, says Maj. Shai Kalach.
'Political entities are exploiting the IDF, sullying the good name of reservists to create chaos.'
The reserve pilot suspended from the IAF wrote to his comrades asking that they 'preserve the cohesion of the IAF '.
Minister Gallant, IDF Chief of Staff meet reservists amidst spate of refusals to serve. 'Refusal threatens foundation of our existence.'
37 pilots to come to base as scheduled for discussions with commanders after saying they would skip training to protest judicial reforms.
Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi told PM Netanyahu that calls to refuse to report for duty in protest of legislation are already harming the IDF.
Police detain Jews near site of deadly shooting attack, during search for Huwara rioters.
"Warm Winter Two" is designed to enhance combat readiness in the north of Israel.
Since the recent Israeli election, the international press has been filled with baseless apocalyptic news regarding Israeli society. Op-ed.
People from across the Green Line form a surprising part of the prestigious IDF rank
IDF weighs plan to bar female combat soldiers from mixed units from being called up to reserve duty after completing mandatory service.
A new bill would automatically grant university credits to students doing reserve duty. 'We're finally recognizing their contributions.'
'I have no problem doing reserve duty- but why does it have to be in August, when I need to keep my kids busy?'
Likud MK Oren Hazan proposes law mandating reservists receive academic credits similar to those of volunteers.
New report shows majority of academic institutions opt not to offer academic credits to reservists.
Shai Kadosh and Nir Eligov have been friends since first grade, but were sent to separate units during their mandatory army service.
Reservists now receive travel coupons via the internet, but Egged doesn't always honor them. Egged claims they've received no complaints.
Defense Minister calls to raise compensation for self-employed reservist soldiers.
IDF troops released from Gaza operation thank civilians for support in an uplifting music video.
As hostilities with Gaza terrorists heat up again, reservists called back up for military service.
Reserve soldiers are picking up the burden in Judea and Samaria from regular army soldiers who are being moved down to Gaza.
MK Shmuli misses his planned first speech in Knesset to serve in tank unit.
