reservists

IDF reservist released after six days in Shin Bet custody

Court rejects request to keep IDF soldier who eliminated terrorist in custody, orders his release.

Soldier uses prisoner to advertise business - and is suspended

IDF reserve soldier films Palestinian Arab prisoner bound and blindfolded, is dismissed from service.

IDF announces: Reserve duty to be lengthened to nine weeks

IDF announces reserve duty to last nine weeks, change to apply to forces currently on the ground.

MKs to Chief of Staff:

'Reinstate Battalion 941 for operational duty immediately'

Dozens of Knesset members sharply criticize the decision to remove Battalion 941 from operational activity, claiming the decision was made in response to a media report.

Indictment:

Reservist in Iron Dome unit passed intel to Iran

IDF reservists serving in Iron Dome unit for contacting Iranian agents, carrying out security tasks in exchange for payment.

Ahead of Lebanon maneuver?

IDF requests call-up of 450,000 reservists

Israel’s defense establishment is asking the government to approve an expanded reserve call-up quota for the war in Lebanon. The goal: expand the security buffer in southern Lebanon and increase pressure on Hezbollah.

Not for your sake, but for My Name

This past Shabbat, we witnessed tens of thousands of reservists across Israel change from their Shabbat clothing into the sacred uniform of the IDF. Fathers of young children heard the reading imploring us to remember the cruelty of Amalek, then left their families to answer the call once again.

Supreme Court to decide

Can a political party be named 'The Reservists'?

Combat reservist movement argues Yoaz Hendel’s party name exploits IDF service for politics, warning it undermines military neutrality and misleads the public.

Smotrich lashes out: 'You weren't there'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich lashes out at Israel's banking system, accusing them of failing to step up to the plate during the war.

Yoaz Hendel’s comparison angers the haredi community

Yoaz Hendel, chairman of the Reservists’ Party, sparks uproar after comparing Bnei Brak to Rahat in the context of loss of governance.

Cabinet expands benefits for reservists by NIS 6 billion

The government has approved an aid and benefits plan for reserve service members for the coming year, totaling 6.2 billion shekels.

Secular reservist: Without hesder yeshivas, there's no army

Alon Malik, a non-religious infantry reservist, defends IDF's hesder track, says attempts to harm it will deal deadly blow to IDF.

Watch: Lone soldier Josh Boone is laid to rest

Yehoshua (Josh) Boone served over 700 days in the IDF's reserves, living and serving as a warrior.

In Gaza

IDF reservist severely hurt after weapon misfire

IDF says a Jerusalem Brigade reservist was severely injured in an accidental discharge in northern Gaza. He was evacuated to hospital for treatment, and his family has been notified.

Soldier who served over 700 days in reserves found lifeless

Yehoshua (Josh) Boone, a reservist in the Carmeli Brigade, found lifeless in his home. Family and friends fight for recognition for him.

Footage from Mount Hermon: 'Alpinists' complete unique exercises

In a series of unique training exercises under complex terrain conditions, troops from the Alpinist Unit complete operational preparations at the summit of Mount Hermon. Watch.

Reservists' families protest outside Finance Minister's home

Families of IDF reservists in Samaria hold demonstration outside Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's home in Kedumim, demanding he oppose the current Draft Law proposal.

Two soldiers injured in Gaza

Two IDF soldiers injured when explosive device detonates during operations to clear southern Gaza of terror infrastructure.

33-year-old reservist found dead

Nehorai Barazani, a 33-year-old IDF combat reservist who suffered from PTSD, was found dead at home. His family stresses that the cause of death was heart failure, not suicide.

IDF releases dramatic footage of clashes in Syria

Bodycam footage from IDF soldiers in Syria shows the clash in which six IDF reservists were injured, three of them seriously.

Three IDF reservists severely injured in Syria clashes

Three reservists severely injured, three others moderately and lightly injured, in clashes with Jaama Islamiya terrorists in Beit Jinn, near the peak of Mount Hermon.

IDF reservist injured in Shechem

Terrorists fire at IDF forces during counterterror operation in Shechem, moderately injuring reserve soldier.

Knesset approves tax benefits for reservists law

The law includes benefits of up to 1,000 NIS per month for IDF reservists: the more a reservist serves, the less he or she pays.

Low-earning IDF reservists to get additional payment

IDF reservists whose civilian income is low to receive additional NIS 3,000 in monthly payments.

Reservist securing Gaza aid:

'Immoral' to risk our lives to aid the enemy

IDF reservist ordered to secure Gaza aid slams decision as 'immoral,' stresses soldiers did not leave behind families, lives, and jobs 'just to deliver aid to the enemy.'

Finance Minister: Grants for reservists to continue in 2026

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says grants provided to reservists' families will not be harmed, continue in 2026, even though emergency call-ups have ended.

Chief of Staff: We have moved from failure to victory

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir speaks at the start of a conference for commanders of reserve combat troops, says Israel is starting a new chapter, moving to the next stage of the battle.

Soldier probed for distributing flags of the Holy Temple in Gaza

The IDF has launched an investigation after Temple-themed flags were seen on vehicles in Gaza. A reservist who distributed them will be questioned by his commanders.

Reservists warn: Serious security failures at Nahal Oz

Reservists at Nahal Oz warn of major security failures at post attacked on during October 7 massacre.

Watch:

Idan Amedi energizes tens of thousands of reservists

Idan Amedi performs for 30,000 reservists, their families, wounded IDF soldiers, and bereaved families at Yarkon Park in Tel Aviv.

Watch:

Captivity survivor and 'Fauda' star share moving moment

Captivity survivor Eli Sharabi met singer-songwriter, actor, and IDF reservist Idan Amedi, who told him about his and his fellow reservists' efforts to locate the hostages.

Reservist whose car was burned by leftist activists refuses money

Yoav Bar-Shai, whose car was burned by leftist activists demonstrating near the Prime Minister's residence, says he opposes the demonstrations, urges donations to be redirected to help injured soldiers with rehab.

Leftist protest:

Vehicle burned in protest belongs to active reservist

Leftist protesters setting vehicles near Prime Minister's Residence aflame burn vehicle belonging to IDF reservist who is on active duty, leaving his wife and three children without a car.

Right wing parties:

'We shut the water pipe to Gaza'

Hostage families, bereaved families, reservists, and representatives from the Gaza border area closed off the water supply to Gaza and called on Netanyahu to increase pressure on Hamas.

After 300 days of reserve duty

Man wins 10 million NIS lottery

A father of four from southern Israel won 10 million shekels in the National Lottery after 300 days of reserve duty, planning a family trip and considering a career change.

Body of reservist who drowned in Kinneret found

Body of Shlomi Banai, who fell from an SUP in the Kinneret, is found by marine police.

Gideon's Chariots 2

60,000 reservists receive orders ahead of Gaza City op.

IDF mobilizes 130,000 reservists ahead of operation to capture Gaza City.

Conquest of Gaza City:

IDF to mobilize 60,000 reservists

The action plan presented to the Defense Minister includes mobilizing 60,000 new reservists, in addition to the 20,000 already in service.

Poll:

Reservists' party would only receive five Knesset seats

A Channel 12 poll shows Likud leading with 24 seats, followed by Bennett with 20. An alliance with Eisenkot could give Bennett 29, while Gantz’s Blue and White falls below threshold.

Two reservists killed in motorcycle accident

Sergeant First Class Gal Yosef, 23, and Sergeant First Class Tomer Eliyahu Kalifi, 24, named as victims of Saturday morning traffic accident.

Report: Around 100,000 emergency call-up orders on the table

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir’s initial framework for major Gaza operation calls for 80,000-100,000 reservists; army says a call-up is certain, with timing and scope still under review.

Hundreds of officers and reservists:

Path to defeating Hamas requires resettling Gaza

Hundreds of reserve soldiers and senior officers demand clear goals for war, including conquest and resettlement of Gaza. 'Just let us win.'

Heartbreaking:

IDF reservist found dead

Ariel Meir Taman, IDF reservist and father of four who served since October 7 identifying bodies is found lifeless in Ofakim.

Chief of Staff promised: No more reservists will be called up

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir rejects request to mobilize additional reserve forces for expanding ground operations in Gaza, emphasizing commitment to limit days of reserve duty per year.

Combat reservist deployment to be reduced by 30%

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir orders phased withdrawal of reserve forces from combat zones, with regular units to replace them in Gaza, Judea and Samaria, and along the northern border.

Two soldiers severely injured in Khan Yunis

A combat engineering officer and a reservist severely injured during combat in southern Gaza; IDF notifies their families.

'Violence undermines security'

IDF chief backs troops attacked by Israelis

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir praises battalion commander who was assaulted by a group of Jews, warns such actions undermine rule of law and harm security and stability in the region.

IDF sends revised call-up orders to reservists

IDF updates combat timelines for regular and reserve troops, promises new support measures for reservists' families, including subsidized summer camps and childcare.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.'

'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.'

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.

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.