IDF reserves

IDF reserves, or miluim, refers to the reservist duty many Israelis have to do for several years after they finish their regular military service.

While many Israelis are regularly called up for reserve duty for training, on occasion the IDF can put out a mass call-up for reservists during times of conflict, as was the case following the October 7 massacre when Israel launched a war against Hamas in Gaza.

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Knesset Members unite: 'Tzav 8 for Unity' letter backed by reservists draws bipartisan support

The "Tzav 8 for Unity" letter aims to include political, economic, and industrial leaders in a crowdfunding campaign that will ensure the well-being of reservists who have returned home

The price of the Gaza war: How much will Israelis pay for more soldiers?

The study found that higher economic costs stemmed from reserve duty rather than regular service.

20/03/2024

The financial front: Music producer rebuilds business after months in reserves

"It took me a while to realize that it is okay for me to do what I am passionate about," said Gross, explaining the process of returning from a long reserve duty and starting to rebuild his business.

18/03/2024

Inside the hornet’s nest: A look at the IDF reservist unit operating against Hezbollah

Uncovering the IDF reserve unit that stayed behind to protect northern towns and is preparing for any possible scenario, including October 7-style infiltrations and combat with Hezbollah terrorists.

Kfar Saba supports reservists: Surfing course and mental health care

Kfar Saba has opened a surfing course for mental health care with dialogue sessions with a psychotherapist for recent ex-soldiers.

By WALLA!
17/03/2024

'Family in Reserves': A children's book of our era

The different roles of the reservists are augmented with the actual equipment that the army uses day to day.

By HEDDY BREUER ABRAMOWITZ
11/03/2024

Modern-day Maccabees: A mother's musings on IDF reservists

For the IDF reservists, these aren’t just empty words. It is their mission and their calling.

By ARIELLA TARAGIN GOLD
10/03/2024

‘Death to the Jews:’ Protester gives Nazi salute at Montreal ex-IDF talk

"Death to Israel, Death to Jews,” was also shouted in Arabic by a protester, according to a video posted by The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs on Tuesday.

A US-born IDF reservist adjusts to family life now home from the war

His sense of obligation in the country’s hour of need kept him away from his young family for months at a particularly difficult time in their lives.

Laying off IDF reservists has long-term damage to Israeli society

Growing up in a very Zionist family, I was always taught that if you give to the country, mainly during military service, the country and its citizens will make sure that nothing hurts you.

By ROEE FRIEDMAN
29/02/2024
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