IDF reserves

Role of the media in Israel’s national security psychological crisis - opinion

Israel’s media may be eroding the psychological resilience that underpins its national security.

 IDF soldiers from the 146th Reserves Division begin operations in southern Lebanon.
Assaf Shmuelovich, the "Impersonating officer" charged for infiltrating the Southern Command on October 7.

'Impersonating officer' Assaf Shmuelovitz to serve sentence in psychiatric hospital

Defense Minister Israel Katz presented the 2026 “Defense Minister’s Shield” to Soroka Medical Center.

Katz awards Soroka Medical Center with Defense Minister’s Shield for support of soldiers during war

Life on the Line is a digital archive designed to document resesrvists' experiences.

'My family will finally hear my story': New IDF reservist archive launches


IDF kills Hezbollah terrorist in s. Lebanon, IDF announces death of St.-Sgt. Amit Cohen

Guterres 'appalled' by conditions in Gaza • Bedouin civilians leave Syria's Sweida as tense truce holds • Rocket sirens in Nir Am false alarm, IDF says • IDF tanks enter Deir al-Balah

Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah visits Bint Jbeil, after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect, in southern Lebanon, November 27, 2024.

IDF to reduce reserve call-up orders following large drafts of non-essential roles

The directive comes amid growing internal and public complaints that administrative and rear-echelon reservists were being called up without taking part in meaningful assignments.

 IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip, July 17, 2025.

Katz pushes bill improving IDF soldiers' conditions, Iran to hold nuclear talks with Europe

IDF shares footage of Gazans cheering for Israeli soldiers • IDF disputes Hamas casualties count in Gaza • Israeli recounts emotional encounter with Iranians at Tomorrowland

 IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip, July 20, 2025.

IDF reservist recounts needing to flee Brazil during 'post-war trip' after 'war crime' allegations

Yuval Vagdani recounted to N12 the moment when he had to flee Brazil after the Hind Rajab Foundation filed a complaint against him alleging "war crimes" committed in Gaza.

 People hold signs during a protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil November 18, 2024.

Wartime innovation boosts Israeli defense tech growth, drawing global interest

The changing nature of war has led to shifts in defense procurement worldwide. Western armies demand new battle-tested technology, refined by soldiers in combat.

 Israeli Air Force preparing for IAF strike on Houthi-controlled Yemen

The War at Home: Reservist Wives Fight Their Own Battle

Jewish National Fund-USA-supported self-care and support programs offer a rare moment of relief to women carrying the unseen burdens of war.

 The Women's Empowerment Workshop led by Artist and JNF-USA Philanthropist

Court gives prosecution one week to explain lack of draft-dodger sanctions

The larger issue is surrounding the tensions on the lack of a law that would exempt eligible ultra-Orthodox (haredi) men from getting drafted.

 Haredim protest against the IDF draft on Highway 4 outside Bnei Brak; illustrative, April 6, 2025.

Awaiting Hamas's response: Will an expanded IDF ground operation free hostages, defeat Hamas?

Senior IDF officials claim that they have exhausted the military moves and that the political echelon needs to come up with a new strategy to release the hostages.

 IDF troops from the Givati Brigade operating in Jabaliya.

Hashomer HaChadash is leading a new Zionist revolution

Following the neutralization of the Iranian threat by Israel and the US, Hashomer HaChadash is preparing to establish new communities along the country’s borders.

 Yoel Zilberman, CEO and Founder of HaShomer HaChadash

Neve Michael acts as sanctuary for children amid rising threats from Iran

With schools temporarily suspended and celebrations postponed, the emotional well-being of the children has become the center’s highest priority.

 Children bake at the Neve Michael Children’s Residential Home.