Reservists

National plan to rehabilitate the Galilee with a NIS 3 billion investment announced

The objective of the investment is to re-energize the region, demographically and economically, by encouraging young families to move there.

Mount Tavor.
(Illustrative) IDF soldiers standing near the Gaza border, in Israel, February 4, 2026

Dead animals, tetanus and rabies: IDF soldiers stationed in Gaza face extreme conditions - report

 Young Jewish men holding Israeli flags as they dance at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, during Jerusalem Day celebrations, May 29, 2022.

'Blood on their hands': Top Modern Orthodox rabbi says haredim must serve in IDF

A special reservists fair is coming to Sharonim

A special reservists fair is coming to Sharonim


Beit Arazim: Helping rebuild Israel, one wounded soldier at a time

How Beit Arazim is rebuilding Israel’s leadership from the ground up.

BEIT ARAZIM: Lecture and workshop

The anchor that holds reservist families together

HaOgen for Reservist Families is the backbone sustaining nearly 40,000 reservist families – in 700 communities throughout the country and with a force of 20,000 volunteers.

Children of reservists in Or Akiva attend a week-long summer camp organized by HaOgen

Thousands of shekels deducted from reservists' salaries in 2025, Knesset panel discusses

The discussion was convened after reservists said the deductions were made following the implementation of a new salary mechanism in May 2025.

 IDF reservists joining the "David Brigades," the five new reservist brigades announced by IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, December 17, 2024.

'Rafah Crossing opening paves way for Hamas to rebuild': Reservist Party leader tells 'Post'

Yoaz Hendel warned during an interview with The Jerusalem Post that Israel was creating an “open border” for Hamas to rebuild after the war by reopening Gaza’s Rafah Border Crossing.

Former Minister Yoaz Hendel attends a Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, January 15, 2026.

IDF recovers remains of final hostage Ran Gvili after covert operations in northern Gaza

The military rushed to find Gvili's remains as the clock ticked down for Israel to reopen the Rafah Border Crossing.

St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili

Israel approves $1.9B aid package for reserve soldiers

The reservists, said Netanyahu, “are on the front lines, and we stand with them and will continue to support them.”

 Reservist exercise in the North. January 17, 2024

Qatari, Turkish presence on Trump's Gaza board could push Israel toward major reserve call-ups

If Trump's plan fails to demilitarize Gaza, Israel is likely to seek to carry out the disarmament itself, which would mean mobilizing four to five reserve divisions and resuming an offensive in Gaza.

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

Court jails Palestinian man for spitting on female IDF officer on bus, entering Israel illegaly

According to police, Muhammad sat on a bus beside a reservist officer in uniform, played loud music, and after she moved seats, he approached from behind at a stop and spat in her face.

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Majority of Israelis favor joint US-Israel action against Iran - poll

The responses were divided into those who support Israel joining the attack only if Iran first attacked or prepared to attack (29%) and those who would support Israeli participation regardless (44%).

A man lights a cigarette with fire from a burning picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as Israelis rally in support of the nationwide protests happening in Iran, in Holon, Israel, January 14, 2026.

Are IDF reservists properly armed during post-war operations? - analysis

The long duration and overwhelming logistical complexity of the Israel-Hamas War has led to a negative economic impact that may be taking a bite out of the budgets for arming reservists.

The Arad rifle, distributed by the Defense Ministery and the IDF, to rapid response teams across Israel, January 8, 2026.