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News and updates about reservists

Chief of Staff to reservists:

'When we call you up, we do so with utmost reverence'

IDF head joins 7th Brigade training exercise, underscores responsibility and unity in safeguarding Israeli civilians.

'When we call you up, we do so with utmost reverence'

Netanyahu:

'Things will happen in Gaza you haven’t seen before'

Wounded soldiers from the war meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu and call for a decisive victory in Gaza. Netanyahu: "A decision has been made to go all the way. We are very close."

'Things will happen in Gaza you haven’t seen before'

Operations to be expanded:

IDF expected to call up more reservists next week

The IDF is preparing for the next stage in its renewed maneuvers in the Gaza Strip and is expected to mobilize reservists to assist.

IDF expected to call up more reservists next week

More reservists to be called

Israel plans to expand Gaza operations to pressure Hamas

Prime Minister Netanyahu leads security meeting where IDF officials propose intensifying operations in Gaza. Plans include seizing more territory, targeting Hamas infrastructure, and deploying reservists. The plans will be approved by the Security Cabinet on Sunday.

Israel plans to expand Gaza operations to pressure Hamas

During operational activity

Reservist severely injured by explosive in Samaria

Reservist severely injured by an explosive during operational activity in the area of the village of Beita. IDF soldiers operating in the area to locate the terrorists.

Reservist severely injured by explosive in Samaria

Thousands of reservists alerted:

IDF preparing to step up war in Gaza

Thousands of IDF reservists receive pre-draft alert; mostly infantry and tank soldiers.

IDF preparing to step up war in Gaza

IDF preparing for significant mobilization of reservists

Amid the deadlock in the talks on a hostage deal and demands from cabinet ministers, the IDF is preparing to expand ground operations in Gaza and mobilize additional brigades of reservists.

IDF preparing for significant mobilization of reservists

Reservist severely injured in southern Gaza Strip

IDF reservist soldier in the 5250th battalion severely injured during combat in the southern Gaza Strip and evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment.

Reservist severely injured in southern Gaza Strip

Chief of Staff:

'IDF won't allow disagreements to infiltrate its ranks'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir responds to petitions to end the war, says attempt to drag IDF into political disagreements 'inappropriate and will not be permitted.'

'IDF won't allow disagreements to infiltrate its ranks'

'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.'

IAF Chief responds to protest letter

For thousands of shekels

Two IDF reservists sold grenades to criminals

Two IDF reservists were arrested for allegedly selling dozens of grenades they stole from an IDF base to criminals.

Two IDF reservists sold grenades to criminals

Proposed bill:

Additional benefits for reservists in agriculture

The proposed bill would grant additional benefits to reservists, including recognition of reserve duty as preferred employment, allocation of agricultural land in border communities, and the provision of grants and water quotas.

Additional benefits for reservists in agriculture

Pres. Herzog meets reservist with autistic children

Marking World Autism Awareness Day, President Isaac Herzog meets IDF reserve soldier and his two children on the autistic spectrum.

Pres. Herzog meets reservist with autistic children

Journalist shares:

'We dug with bare hands under fire to locate bodies of hostages'

Journalist Amir Ettinger, who served in the reserves in Gaza, reveals troops' extreme efforts to locate bodies of hostages: 'We dug for hours in the ruins, under fire, trying to find even a small remnant.'

'We dug with bare hands under fire to locate bodies of hostages'

'Preparation for various scenarios'

IDF calls in reserves, sends reinforcements to south

Per the decision to raise the level of readiness in the Southern Command, the IDF decided to increase reinforcements with additional troops, including reservists.

IDF calls in reserves, sends reinforcements to south

Reservists to Netanyahu: Destroying Hamas is your life's test

'Reservists - Generation of Victory' movement kicks off new campaign, calling on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to stop the war in Gaza. 'The test of your life is to destroy Hamas.'

Reservists to Netanyahu: Destroying Hamas is your life's test

Kfar Saba:

The display that roused a storm

Reservists' group sets up display with 'Arabs' on a pickup truck; three arrested.

The display that roused a storm

Chief of Staff to reservists:

'We are making efforts to reward you'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi held a situational assessment and lit the seventh Hanukkah candle on Tuesday in the Central Gaza Strip Corridor

'We are making efforts to reward you'

Knesset committee approves bill to favor reservists in academia

Under the proposed law, higher education institutions would be required to extend affirmative action to reservists. Reservists will also be prioritized in admissions to student dormitories.

Knesset committee approves bill to favor reservists in academia

Initiative:

Reservists to relocate to the communities they protected

The "Reservists - Generation of Victory" movement has launched a new initiative; reserve soldiers who fought in Gaza and Lebanon will relocate to the communities they defended.

Reservists to relocate to the communities they protected

Finance Min. to Labor Min.:

'Add special status for reservists to daycare subsidy criteria'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich requests that Labor Minister Yoav Ben Tzur add a special status for IDF reservists, allowing them to receive daycare subsidies.

'Add special status for reservists to daycare subsidy criteria'

Reservists worry:

Without daycare subsidies, we won't have food to eat

IDF reservists tell Arutz Sheva - Israel National News about the crippling effect of the changes to daycare subsidy eligibility policies. 'This situation can't continue.'

Without daycare subsidies, we won't have food to eat

Injured in battle in Lebanon:

IDF reservist Aviv Magen dies of his wounds

Command Sergeant Major (res.) Aviv Magen, age 43, succumbs to injuries following battle on Israel-Lebanon border.

IDF reservist Aviv Magen dies of his wounds

Following Nasrallah's elimination:

IDF calls up three reserve battalions

Following elimination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, IDF announces call-up of three reserve battalions, for 'operational activities and to strengthen the defense in the Central Command,'

IDF calls up three reserve battalions

New reserve battalion to be named after murdered naval commander

Former sailors will undergo infantry training and will make up the Hallel Battalion, named after Hallel Yaniv who was murdered in a terror attack last year in Samaria.

New reserve battalion to be named after murdered naval commander

IDF Chief of Staff:

Our reserve forces are strong with an incredibly resilient spirit

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi awarded 81 officers and NCOs from the reserves, serving in various IDF units across all branches, commands, and directorates.

Our reserve forces are strong with an incredibly resilient spirit

Mental health officer who attacked religious Zionists discharged

Adi Angert, the mental health officer of the Alexandroni Brigade, accused her brigade commander of 'wishing for genocide' and referred to the religious Zionist sector as 'a cult of death eaters.'

Mental health officer who attacked religious Zionists discharged

NBN hosts Errands and Employment Fair for Reservist Olim

Over a hundred reservists attended the fair held at the Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus in Jerusalem.

NBN hosts Errands and Employment Fair for Reservist Olim

Heroes in flip-flops

In Gaza, they’re battling Hamas. When on leave in Israel, they’re changing diapers. The contrast is both charming and jarring. It is also in contrast to the op-ed posted before it, titled "My brothers, do not commit this wrongful act."

Heroes in flip-flops

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.

'The People of Israel trust you'

Knesset approves:

First reading of bill raising retirement age for IDF reservists

Knesset approves extension by three months of temporary order raising the reservist exemption age by one year.

First reading of bill raising retirement age for IDF reservists

Poll:

A party of reservists led by Yoaz Hendel wins 7 seats

A party of reservists running alongside a right-wing party that includes Naftali Bennett, Gideon Sa'ar and Yossi Cohen will together yield 28 mandates and change the political map.

A party of reservists led by Yoaz Hendel wins 7 seats

Due to a lack of soldiers

IDF working to create new reserve division

The new 96th Division will consist of those who have been exempt from reserve duty in the past.

IDF working to create new reserve division

Defense Min.:

Efforts to bring hostages home continue even now

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant meets with reservists, thanking them and stressing the importance of their role in the war.

Efforts to bring hostages home continue even now

Reservist combat teams return to Gaza

The 'Yiftah' and 'Carmeli' reservist combat teams in cooperation with additional forces, are conducting targeted raids to eliminate terrorists and to locate and destroy terrorist infrastructure in the area.

Reservist combat teams return to Gaza

IDF's preparation of emergency storage for reserve mobilization

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.

IDF's preparation of emergency storage for reserve mobilization

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.'

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

'No shame'

Minister lambasts employers who fire reservists

Minister Yoav Ben-Tzur discussed the issue of IDF reservists being fired from their jobs after returning from the battlefield: 'Do they not have compassion?'

Minister lambasts employers who fire reservists

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.

IDF reservist violently arrested at anti-aid protest

Reservists tried to sell lethal ammunition

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.

Reservists tried to sell lethal ammunition

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Reservists bring a big advantage'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visited Khan Yunis and told commanders that reservists must be cared for.

'Reservists bring a big advantage'

Chief of Staff on Gaza:

'Reservists to be released, knowing they'll return'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi stated that the military understands the inbuilt tension between serving on the battlefield and returning home.

'Reservists to be released, knowing they'll return'

The unfocused reservist read the Tanach in 100 days

Barak Fuchs, a resident of Tzur Hadassah, has a regular job as a programmer for Israel Aerospace Industries. But he also learns Tanach.

The unfocused reservist read the Tanach in 100 days

The rabbi on the Humvee:

Yeshiva dean fighting deep in the Gaza Strip

At over 50, Rabbi Nir Yaakov Mas, the dean of the Lev Tel Aviv-Shir Leneriya Yeshiva, still leads convoys through the dark deep in Gaza.

Yeshiva dean fighting deep in the Gaza Strip

IDF reservist to Arutz Sheva:

The soldiers are strong, we know what we have to do

SFC (Res.) Eitan from the 5th Brigade speaks about his experiences in the war, October 7th, and his family back in Cincinnati.

The soldiers are strong, we know what we have to do

Over 1000 menorah distributed to IDF soldiers in Samaria

The Samaria Regional Brigade organized concerts, lectures, baking workshops, and tours for the reservists celebrating away from home.

Over 1000 menorah distributed to IDF soldiers in Samaria

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.

Defense establishment considers releasing some reservists

First time in 40 years:

Entire reserve division fighting in Gaza Strip

252nd Division entered the Gaza last Saturday. This is the first time an entire reserve division entered battle since the first Lebanon war.

Entire reserve division fighting in Gaza Strip

National Insurance Institute:

Creating payment plan for reservists who live abroad

MK Simcha Rothman raises question of reserve duty payments for those reservists who work outside Israel's borders.

Creating payment plan for reservists who live abroad

Cleared for publication:

IDF reservist killed in tank overturn in northern Israel

Sergeant First Class (res.) Yinon Fleishman, 31, killed when IDF tank overturned in northern Israel. Two others seriously injured.

IDF reservist killed in tank overturn in northern Israel

Watch:

Ishay Ribo performs for soldiers on the front line

Israeli pop star Ishay Ribo performed for the reservists of the Artillery Corps 9260th Brigade. Ribo sang: 'Am Israel Chai'

Ishay Ribo performs for soldiers on the front line

Watch:

Reservist marries in-uniform surrounded by his fellow soldiers

Safed Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu attends wedding of soldier who reported for duty following launching of Hamas was against Israel.

Reservist marries in-uniform surrounded by his fellow soldiers

Thousands of reservists mobilized

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

Thousands of reservists mobilized

Yes it's an emergency - an IDF Tzav 8!

First step, Tsav 8, to e followed by legislative and institutional changes, real ones. Op-ed.

Yes it's an emergency - an IDF Tzav 8!

Gallant:

'I'm working to achieve consensus on judicial reform'

Defense Minister confirms he is seeking compromises on Reasonableness Standard Bill following pilots' protest.

'I'm working to achieve consensus on judicial reform'

Reservists refusing to serve:

Gallant, Chief of Staff provide Netanyahu situational assessment

Gallant and Halevi met with Netanyahu to discuss the IDF's competence against the background of tensions in the North.

Gallant, Chief of Staff provide Netanyahu situational assessment

Protest outside Gallant's home:

'Don't give in to the refusers!'

About 50 people demonstrate outside home of Defense Minister, call on him to dismiss reservists who threatened not to report for duty.

'Don't give in to the refusers!'

Reservists from elite unit:

'We won't volunteer if judicial reform moves forward'

Reservists from Sayeret Matkal commando unit announce plans to stop showing up for duty in protest against government’s judicial reform.

'We won't volunteer if judicial reform moves forward'

MK Kahana to US officials:

'Judicial reform protests removed option to evict communities'

Kahana tells US officials that refusal by reservists to report for duty took option to evict Judea and Samaria communities off the table.

'Judicial reform protests removed option to evict communities'

Netanyahu:

'Refusal to serve is a terrible danger for Israel'

Prime Minister responds to announcement by reservist pilots that they will not be attending training flights.

'Refusal to serve is a terrible danger for Israel'