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'People simply aren’t showing up': IDF struggles to fill reserve units as Gaza war continues

The ultra-Orthodox are not enlisting and the ground war in Gaza has resumed, as the burden on reservists is increasing and the percentage of reservist enlistments is falling; Reserve officers and commanders report a 30% drop in the total number of soldiers: 'You can’t blame them. They’ve left everything behind and have been fighting for 300 days, sometimes more'; The IDF is looking for solutions, but the problem remains: there is not enough manpower.

Elisha Ben Kimon | 03.20.25

‘There’s fighting in the West Bank, but it’s mostly offensive’: Inside the operations of Israel’s reserve forces

The 8211st Battalion’s relentless fight in the West Bank presents a story of sacrifice, unity and resilience, as reservists leave their civilian lives to protect Israel’s borders amid war

Elisha Ben Kimon | 03.14.25

IDF reservists plead for mental health support: 'No one has the right to exploit us'

Many reservists seeking mental health care face severe therapist shortage; new Defense Ministry initiative overwhelmed, leaving many without support; 'If the state wants me as a soldier, it must provide proper care,' says reservist struggling to get help

Gal Ganot | 03.04.25

After ignoring alerts ahead of October 7, IDF continues to downplay lookouts, report finds

Internal report shows 88% rise in reservist complaints in 2024 over service conditions, commander misconduct, pay issues; also details harassment of female soldiers, verbal and physical abuse and claims of political bias in dismissals

Yaron Drukman | 03.02.25

אוגדת המילואים 252 סיימה את משימתה במרכז רצועת עזה ומעבירה בטקס קרבי את הפיקוד על הגזרה לאוגדה 99

Israel mulls extending service for reserve troops as renewed war looms

As Hamas rejects a cease-fire extension, government to debate prolonging emergency reservist mobilization allowing call up of up to 400,000 troops

Itamar Eichner | 03.02.25

Military indicts reservists for severe abuse of Nukhba terrorist; claims of rape, sexual assault refuted

According to the indictment, the accused - among them two officers - subjected a prisoner to extreme violence, including stabbing him in the buttocks with a sharp object that penetrated near his rectum, resulting in severe injuries

Yoav Zitun | 02.19.25

IDF confirms two reserve soldiers killed in West Bank attack

Sergeant Major (res.) Ofer Yung, 39, from Tel Aviv, a Squad Commander in the 8211th Battalion and Sergeant Major (Res.) Avraham Tzvi Tzvika Friedman, 43, from Ein HaNatziv, were killed in action after terrorist opened fire at West Bank checkpoint

Elisha Ben Kimon | 02.04.25

Espionage Scandal: 'The Iranians Have Identified a Goldmine'

Yuri Eliasfov and Georgi Andreyev tell police they knew they were speaking with an Iranian handler who wanted information on fighter jets and military bases in the country

Lior Ohana, Lior El-Hai | 01.27.25

IDF reservists arrested for spying for Iran: 'Very sensitive information about Iron Dome transferred'

Yuri Eliasfov and Georgi Andreyev are suspected of contact with a foreign agent, passing classified information, and aiding the enemy in war; Eliasfov admitted that he sent his Iranian handler a video he recorded of the Iron Dome system, saying 'I got into a difficult financial situation'; they were first asked to spray pro-Iranian graffiti in Tel Aviv

Lior Ohana | 01.27.25

תיעוד מפעילות כוחות חטיבת המילואים 226 בדרום לבנון

IDF to recognize and support lone reservists with expanded benefits

Military to recognize approximately 8,000 lone reservists, granting them expanded benefits such as increased financial assistance and mental health support; 'The timing of mental health treatment is critical,' says MK Oded Forer

Korin Elbaz-Alush | 01.09.25

El Al ends free air miles offer for reservists after surging demand

Flag carrier says gave out 1.8 billion air miles to 81,000 reservists who served over 200 days during the war, following public criticism over its exorbitant ticket prices

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 01.01.25

'Our heart Is in Israel': Wounded lone soldiers inspire with unwavering resolve

Menachem Stack from Canada, Nathan Kilinski from Brazil and Ezekiel Cina from Argentina all made Aliyah to serve in the IDF; on October 7, as reservists, they joined the fighting without hesitation, but severe injuries forced them off the battlefield

Korin Elbaz-Alush | 12.18.24

IDF establishes a reserve division for troops aged 38-58 to bolster border defense

The David Brigades was created to prevent enemy infiltrations like the one on October 7; It consists of five reserve brigades, and is set to strengthen border defenses and respond rapidly to threats, with operational readiness targeted for 2025; 'Struggling to meet recruitment targets'

Yoav Zitun | 12.17.24

Women in reserves: 'My husband says he's a reservist's wife'

Hundreds of thousands of reservists include many wives and mothers who leave the childcare to their husbands and spend countless days in uniform

Gal Ganot | 12.13.24

Colombian olim serve more than 250 days in IDF reserves: 'Fulfilling our Zionist dream'

Yehezkel, Andres, Aaron and Daniel complete 250 days of reserve duty after serving as combat soldiers in the IDF; They are responsible for bringing fallen soldiers to burial

Gilad Cohen | 12.09.24

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