Reserves Commander: Refusals to report for IDF duty are not widespread
Brigadier-General Benny Ben Ari says IDF competence not hampered by antigovt. protests, problem largely restricted to air force.
Brigadier-General Benny Ben Ari says IDF competence not hampered by antigovt. protests, problem largely restricted to air force.
Pres. at ceremony for outstanding reserve units: We have one country and we have one army that must remain above all political controversy.
Brigadier General (Res.) Benny Ben Ari: "It is very dangerous to say: I protest so much that I am ready not to answer the call to reserves."
'Political entities are exploiting the IDF, sullying the good name of reservists to create chaos.'
IDF Chief of Staff cites 'crisis of trust' as he approves decision to demote officer in elite unit.
IDF has failed to meet obligation to report to government on state of readiness of reserves for the past three years.
IDF says "Reservists are required to present the green badge on the day of reception."
Prime minister and chief of staff arrive for surprise inspection of reserve division's emergency supply depot. 'Readiness here is good."
The battalion commanders from the various communities practiced emergency scenarios and readiness ability to operate in any emergency event.
Reservists make up 71% of IDF forces.
Reserve soldiers living in Judea and Samaria cannot enjoy benefits entitled to them if their community contains less than 5,000 people.
Major Moshe Katz serves 100 days of reserve duty a year. When not serving, he helps other reservists cope with their combat experiences.
IDF celebrates reserves pending 'Reserves Appreciation Day.' 'Reservists are an elite group, and need to be treated that way.'
Limited call-up to include Home Front and Air Force reservists, despite "low" likelihood of a Syrian strike on Israel.
Threats from Lebanon, Syria lead IDF to call sudden major drill in the north.
MK Shmuli misses his planned first speech in Knesset to serve in tank unit.
Reservists explain how they left their families to help mobilize for a possible ground invasion in Gaza. A truce may scratch the plan.
The Israeli army took over Hamas TV programming "to broadcast warnings” on the sixth day of Pillar of Defense.
Letter is a response to letter from academicians who asked that soldiers disobey Iran attack order.
An Arab carjacking gang got a nasty surprise when what looked like a female driver turned out to be an armed reserves soldier.
IDF reservists will be called up more frequently as soldiers are moved to Israel’s south over Sinai terrorism.
With fears of massive PA riots past, IDF reservists head home for the holidays.