Reservists

New academic plan expands support for reservist students, career soldiers for 2026-27 school year

The new plan allows alternative assessments in up to three courses, eases scholarship eligibility requirements, and offers accommodations for students whose studies were extended due to service.

Israeli soldiers walk through a village in southern Lebanon during an Israeli military operation, May 17, 2026.
 IDF soldiers in a swearing in ceremony. February 27, 2025.

IDF, Defense Ministry drafting resolution to protect reservists and families' benefits through 2027

Yoaz Hendel of the Reservist-Economic Party being interviewed by The Jerusalem Post, October 22, 2026.

Hendel to 'Post': Reservists Party could decide Israel's next government - interview

Reserve soldiers.

New study finds: Personal resilience protects reservists and their families


Nearing Oct. 7 anniversary brings IDF failure, police dispute, reserve strain into focus - analysis

The 2026 General Staff should have been expected to be more assertive toward the political leadership, presenting the real challenges rather than attempting to smooth over reality.

IDF officers

Pray for Leiter: The importance of supporting soldiers who protect Israeli life - editorial

Neria can disagree with those making the decisions and still answer the call, but Israel shouldn't mistake that resolve for an inexhaustible supply of time, health, or courage.

Neria Leiter.

IDF reduces amount of forces in southern Lebanon from eight brigades to six

According to Army Radio, the IDF has recently pulled four brigades out of Lebanon, replacing them with only two. It has also released a large number of reservist soldiers.

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, published April 13, 2026; illustrative.

Affordable Housing site shut down

After a High Court ruling, the Affordable Housing site was shut for maintenance to prevent benefits for draft evaders, leaving users with expiring eligibility certificates without a solution.

Residential buildings in Petah Tikva.

IDF opens ‘Reservists’ Home’ in Ramat Gan to support reserve units

The new center at Kfar Maccabiah will host training, commanders’ days and programs aimed at strengthening cohesion and resilience among IDF reservists.

The new center at Kfar Maccabiah will host training, commanders’ days and programs aimed at strengthening cohesion and resilience among IDF reservists.

Yom Kippur national reckoning: Thinking differently, fighting for the same home - opinion

The world is watching Israel. When Israel appears divided, it is perceived as weaker. But the opposite is also true. When we are united, we are stronger not only at home, but also in the world.

IDF reservists

High Court presses parties on legal basis for real-time voter tracking, focuses on privacy

The court’s decision will determine whether parties may use the information during the October 27 election to identify likely supporters who have not voted and target them with calls and messages.

The nine-member panel at the High Court of Justice looks on as the hearing opens in Jerusalem.

Israeli lawyer faces ethics complaint over expert opinion used to target IDF reservist in UK

To build the prosecution's case, ICJP contacted attorney Michal Pomeranz to provide an Expert Witness Report, which she submitted on Oct 18, 2025, in her capacity as a member of the Israeli Bar.

Pictured is an illustrative image of an IDF soldier.

IDF fires commander filmed praying with West Bank Jewish extremists during Kusra siege

The IDF says the commander has been explicitly ordered to avoid taking any actions that may be in any way interpreted as identifying with the Jewish extremists or supporting their illegal conduct.

An Israeli soldier pray at the Western Wall, Judaism’s holiest prayer site in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Sniper bullet nearly hit him, now he commands battalion built after Oct. 7 failures - interview

Lt.-Col. (res.) Eli Zilberman describes the establishment of the Tzuri Battalion, its operations in the Benjamin Brigade sector, and the lessons learned from the October 7 attack.

The Tzuri Battalion aimed to help address the IDF's deep shortcomings.