Reservists

‘It’s the little things’: Israeli mother juggles war, parenthood as her husband serves

DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: This article is the second in a series titled “HER,” an ongoing project by photojournalist Chen G. Schimmel, exploring the lives and inner worlds of the wives of Israeli soldiers.

A FLEETING moment of calm: Shiri and her husband share a quiet exchange in the kitchen with their child, one of the ‘little things’ that hold a family together between deployments.
The IDF Chief of the General Staff Eyal Zamir, visiting 162nd Division in southern Lebanon on April 16, 2026.

Zamir orders IDF commanders to report on allegations of stealing Lebanese property within one week

An off duty Israeli soldier seen walking with a weapon on Jaffa street in Jerusalem on September 26, 2025.

Compensation to be given to employers of reserve soldiers, Knesset plenum decides

AT THE threshold of their home, Eliana stands with her child as her husband heads out again – part of a generation of Israeli families for whom departures, not returns, have come to define the passage of time.

Her life on the home front: How war is reshaping life for Israel’s wives and mothers


Two MKs urge Katz to recognize Roi Wasserstein, reservist who died by suicide, as fallen soldier

In separate letters, the MKs described Wasserstein's extensive combat service during he ongoing Israel-Hamas war and the severe psychological toll it took on him.

Roi Wasserstein, 24, an off-duty IDF reservist who committed suicide on July 30, 2025.

The uneven burden of military service - opinion

One of the most significant problems in this country is the uneven burden of service, and reservists are increasingly frustrated.

THE WRITER’S IDF Unit – Palmar – medevacs a wounded soldier from Gaza. It doesn’t just affect soldiers who are serving; it impacts the entire family unit, notes the writer.

Reservists? You received a NIS 300,000 discount on an apartment from Amram Avraham

Amram Avraham is launching a broad campaign in collaboration with the Behatsdaa club, offering significant discounts on projects across the country.

Residential project in Ashdod - Amram Avraham

IDF reservist found dead in southern Israel

The soldier had previously served in the Military Rabinate in a position identifying soldiers killed in battle. 

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

New haredi draft proposal by reservist NGOs gains traction on Knesset, still no clear framework

According to the proposal, all haredi men will receive draft summons and be required to serve in the IDF, although the outline does not explain why it would be limited to men.

 Ultra-Orthodox Jews clash with police outside the IDF Recruitment Center at Tel Hashomer, central Israel, April 28, 2025

Reservist M.-Sgt. Vladimir Loza killed in combat in southern Gaza

Walla reported that in the incident where Loza was killed, a building in Rafah collapsed following an explosion, and the military is investigating the event. 

Master Sergeant Vladimir Loza, age 36 from Ashkelon, was killed in combat in southern Gaza, the IDF said on Tuesday.

Addressing trauma before the battle: PTSD in IDF soldiers - opinion

To be effective, PTSD intervention must occur as close to the traumatic event as possible to prevent it from becoming entrenched.

An IDF soldier sits on a beach in Tel Aviv

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.