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.
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 study found that higher economic costs stemmed from reserve duty rather than regular service.
"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.
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 has opened a surfing course for mental health care with dialogue sessions with a psychotherapist for recent ex-soldiers.
The different roles of the reservists are augmented with the actual equipment that the army uses day to day.
For the IDF reservists, these aren’t just empty words. It is their mission and their calling.
"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.
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.
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.