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


A brit milah for two: Welcoming life, honoring the fallen - opinion

VALERY WAS more than just a comrade. He was brave. A rock in times of chaos. A man of quiet courage and deep conviction. Bobby often spoke of how Valery made him a better soldier and a better man.

 AVIGAYIL, THE WIDOW, holds the baby at the brit.

Israel prepares to call up 450,000 soldiers amid mounting toll on reservists and their families

The escalation of Israel’s operations in Gaza has brought new upheaval for reservists and their families, as well as renewed resentment about haredi Orthodox Jews who avoid military service.

 Reservist exercise in the North. January 17, 2024

Katz instructs IDF not to summon Democrats chair Golan to reserve duty

During Golan's military service, he served as the IDF deputy chief of staff, Home Front Command, and Northern Command head.

 Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz over a background of humanitarian trucks entering the Gaza Strip; Illustrative

IDF reservist sentenced to 20 days in military prison for refusing service

Feiner cited moral objections related to the ongoing Gaza war and the government’s handling of hostage rescue efforts as reasons for his refusal.

 IDF soldiers continue their ground operations in northern Gaza May 17, 2025

Shas MK tiebreaking vote to extend reservist emergency call-ups

Shas MK Yinon Azulay cast the deciding vote to extend emergency IDF draft powers, sparking backlash over unclear war plans and coalition infighting.

 IDF soldiers operate in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, May 8, 2025.

Opposition blocks sending out IDF reserves call-up orders for the second time in a week

Opposition MKs also slammed the Netanyahu administration for dragging out drafting eligible Haredi men.

 IDF counterterrorism operation in the West Bank on May 13, 2025.

Israel at War Day 589: What happened in Israel, Gaza, Lebanon?

Several arrested in connection to West Bank attack on pregnant woman • IDF kills Hezbollah operative in Lebanon • Trump admin. considers moving Gazans to Libya

 An Israeli tank manoeuvres in Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border, May 16 2025.

IDF intercepts Houthi missile as Trump meets with UAE president

IDF strikes targets throughout Gaza • Body of soldier lost in 1949 located • Terror attack kills pregnant woman in West Bank, politicians react

 US President Donald Trump meets United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at Qasr Al Watan, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 15, 2025.

Israeli lawmakers ask: What is the goal of the renewed Gaza offensive?

The MKs added that so far, operational plans have been presented for the expansion of the war in Gaza, known as Operation Gideon’s Chariots.

 An illustrative image of Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.

WATCH: 'Kids are dying without an end goal for the war': Moms of reservists slam expanded Gaza ops.

Mothers of IDF reservists share their experiences of having sons serve in Gaza and Lebanon, along with reactions to the next round of fighting.

 IDF soldiers from the 146th Reserves Division begin operations in southern Lebanon.