Reservists

Israel's home front is prepared for the Iranian threat, IDF colonel stresses

"In terms of fortification, we are prepared. We are trained to respond in the event of an incident," said Col. Neuman.

 Rescue personnel stand next to damaged vehicles as they work at an impact site following missile attack from Iran on Israel, in Rishon Lezion, Israel, June 14, 2025
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'My family will finally hear my story': New IDF reservist archive launches

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

'Time with Dad' program launched to assist reservists reintegrating with families after IDF service

Yoaz Hendel, head of the Reservists’ Party, speaks during the party’s launch event ahead of the 2026 general elections, at Kibbutz Ma'ale HaHamisha near Jerusalem, November 19, 2025.

Bereaved family members chosen for Reservist Party leadership after internal elections


'They no longer recognize themselves': The growing crisis among Israel's security forces - opinion

The survey, carried out among 111 participants – including active-duty soldiers, career service members, reservists, and ZAKA volunteers – focused on post-traumatic symptoms.

 Tired pensive military man feeling worry and despair overhead view. Psychological trauma and PTSD treatment at therapy session. Tired pensive military man feeling worry and despair overhead view

Tune into today's top stories: UN Sec-Gen calls for Gaza Ceasefire, Reservists mobilize for Gaza op

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Ezra Taylor—the top stories, clear and concise.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres attends a press briefing during the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) at the Centre des Expositions conference centre in Nice, France, June 10, 2025.

As IDF calls up 60,000 reservists, Israel wrestles with motivation, service, sacrifice - analysis

Israel has always wrestled with questions of motivation, service, and sacrifice. Yet when tested, the country has rediscovered its resolve.

Israeli soldiers stand atop military vehicles as seen from the Israeli side of the Gaza border, August 18, 2025

Tens of thousands of IDF reservists to be recruited for new Gaza City op

The IDF will reportedly reach 130 thousand reservists at a given moment, according to Army Radio.

 IDF soldiers operating in Gaza City in the Gaza Strip, July 20, 2024.

Police clash with combat veteran demonstrators outside Knesset, punch protest leader

The protests, which have been ongoing in recent weeks, demand government action to assist soldiers in coping with trauma resulting from their military service. 

Israeli soldiers with PTSD, demanding better rights and conditions, block a road outside the Knesset, Israel’s parliament in Jerusalem, August 18, 2025.

Coalition fails to secure majority, postpones IDF reservist order extension

Politicians from the opposition slammed the postponement of the vote to extend emergency call-up orders for reservists.

 Reservist exercise in the North. January 17, 2024

IDF backtracks after widespread texts for reservists to reimburse gov't vacation vouchers

The military’s retraction letter followed reports of text messages sent nationwide on Tuesday, informing reservists using government vouchers to return the money.

IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, August 2, 2025.

IDF reservists seeking trauma treatment up 1000%, unit cmdr. tells 'Post' - exclusive

The amount of reservists seeking treatment for trauma jumped from 270 per year to around 3,000, according to IDF Lt.-Col. Uzi Bechor.

 An IDF soldier walks near the Israel-Gaza border, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in southern Israel, December 31, 2023.

'War has consequences': IDF admits increased soldier suicide rate connected to war

Most of the recent suicides among IDF soldiers were linked to combat-related circumstances and the psychological toll of extended stays in war zones. 

 Bereaved families, friends and Israeli soldiers visit the graves of fallen soldier during Remembrance Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on April 30, 2025.

Israel must view academia as fulfilling a strategic role in the national recovery process - opinion

Israel is currently facing a severe shortage of welfare and healthcare workers. In such circumstances, a comprehensive reorganization is required: civilian, social, and economic.

 Israeli children in a religious primary school attend their first day of school on September 1, 2023.