IDF reserves
My friend and IDF hero Josh Boone: May his memory be a blessing - opinion
On Oct. 7, Josh went North to fight Hezbollah. Four months later, I was home, but Josh stayed, bouncing from reserve unit to reserve unit, always saying there was more to do, more people to protect.
IDF to trim reserve duty, could expand mandatory service as soldier shortage deepens
IDF must revamp how it recognizes wounded, fallen soldiers - opinion
Confronting Israel’s mental health emergency
Large majority of Israelis support Qatar strike on Hamas leaders, poll finds
In addition, the survey queried opinions on whether the strikes are likely to affect the chances of reaching a deal to release the remaining 48 hostages from Hamas's captivity in the Gaza Strip.
Failure to procure advanced tech, weapons threatens IDF’s combat readiness - analysis
The IDF and Defense Ministry are working to mitigate the failure to secure advanced weapons and tech, that raised concerns about its readiness for future conflicts, reducing soldiers' effectiveness.
Gov't coalition sees slight gains following Doha strikes - poll
A new poll shows a slight boost for Netanyahu’s coalition following the IDF’s strikes on Hamas in Qatar, amid terror attacks and IDF casualties, as well as widespread public support for the strikes.
Survey reveals heavy toll on families of Israel’s army reservists
The ongoing impact of the war in Gaza extends beyond those directly participating in the war efforts.
Finance, Defense ministries to establish c'mtee to expand resources for wounded IDF soldiers
A new public committee, led by senior medical experts, will oversee an expanded national response for wounded IDF soldiers, with a focus on psychological care and integration.
IDF reservists showing up slower for call-up as military faces major D-9 bulldozer shortage
IDF sources declined to provide actual numbers and percentages of reservists showing up for duty, but all indications suggest that the initial numbers were not impressive.
Netanyahu to IDF soldiers: ‘What began in Gaza must end in Gaza’ - watch
Addressing the soldiers directly, Netanyahu said that the government had taken “very difficult decisions, decisions that no one believed we could actually implement.”
IDF ramps up massive logistics ops. ahead of Gaza City invasion
As Gaza City becomes the focal point of the conflict, the IDF ramps up logistics, training, and support systems ahead of a major ground offensive.
Losing the PTSD war: Israeli soldiers are dying off the battlefield
Since the Israel-Hamas War began in October 2023, nearly 50 IDF soldiers – most of them suffering from PTSD – have taken their own lives.
IDF Chief Zamir calls on 'everyone' to enlist, 'contribute their share equally'
Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir's comments came amid ongoing discussions regarding how to prevent draft-dodging in Israel's haredi (ultra-Orthodox) communities.
