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.

Joshua Boone.
AN IDF reserve soldier reports for a military drill along the border with Lebanon and Syria.

IDF to trim reserve duty, could expand mandatory service as soldier shortage deepens

IDF soldiers pay respects to loved ones who fell in battle at Mount Herzl Cemetery in Jerusalem, April 28, 2025

IDF must revamp how it recognizes wounded, fallen soldiers - opinion

Galit Gurevich, whose husband served in the reserves, found crucial support during a dif!cult period through one of  JDC’s vetted digital mental health tools empowering thousands of Israelis to build resilience

Confronting Israel’s mental health emergency


Israel's trial-by-fire tech boom: A historic opportunity

Forged in conflict, the unique connection between Israel's tech sector and the IDF presents a powerful strategic and economic opportunity that we must seize.

 The Iron Dome air defense missile systems is seen during operational trials conducted following the conclusion Operation Shield and Arrow on May 14, 2023

Inside the campus refuge that is building the next generation of Jewish leaders

From a small campus to an influential institution, Jonathan Davis has shaped Reichman University's international school, preparing Jewish leaders to impact Israel and the global Jewish community.

JPost sits down with Jonathan Davis

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

IDF Capt. Yosef Haim Ashraf's remains found in northern forest in suspected suicide

Since the beginning of the year, 16 IDF service personnel have committed suicide. In 2024, there were 21 cases.

Captain Yosef Haim Ashraf, 28.

Working together to end domestic violence: WIZO's vision for change

Tali Weissman Gantz, clinical social worker and head of WIZO’s domestic violence prevention programs, is leading efforts to combat domestic violence in Israel.

Woman in distress.

A-G Baharav-Miara: No escaping addt'l draft callups after Gaza expansion

The government's expanded draft order would be for 430,000 reservists and will be in effect until November 30, 2025

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

IDF head Zamir has noticed soldiers' mental toll, the Security Cabinet needs to as well - editorial

The mental health of IDF soldiers has severely declined over the course of the war, and the government and IDF must act accordingly and not take them for granted.

Israeli soldiers return from an IDF operation in the Gaza Strip, affected by the mental toll they have faced, October 17, 2007; illustrative.

US calls on Hamas to accept ceasefire, gov't approves PM's Gaza City occupation plan - report

IAF intercepts drones 'from the east' • Hundreds of Gaza children in need of medical care evacuated • High Court to hear petitions against A-G firing

IDF soldiers operating throughout the Gaza Strip, August 5, 2025.

Israel forms c'mttee to evaluate mental health support for veterans

There have been several IDF soldiers and reservists in recent weeks who have taken their own lives due to trauma from the military and from October 7.

IDF soldiers operating throughout the Gaza Strip, July 29, 2025.

New poll shows Bennett-led opposition could oust coalition

The survey shows the current coalition receiving 49 seats, compared to 61 for the opposition bloc led by Bennett, while Gantz's Blue and White party is expected to be just above the threshold.

 (L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett, Opposition Leader and Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid.