Reservists

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
 Reservist exercise in the North. January 17, 2024

Israel approves $1.9B aid package for reserve soldiers

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

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

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


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.

After Gaza war, wounded IDF reservists face a new fight, rebuilding life and identity

HUMAN AFFAIRS: As the ceasefire holds, thousands of wounded reservists face a new battle, rebuilding careers, bodies, and identity after Gaza. One soldier’s story shows what recovery really takes.

Aaron Bours, 35, during one of his final days of intensive rehabilitation at Sheba Medical Center

Your Taxes: Will Israel's proposed property tax crash again?

As Israel introduces new tax breaks for reservists, the government also considers reviving a 1.5% wealth tax on land, targeting property owners in 2026.

 Illustrative image of doing taxes.

Free night: Fattal Hotel chain honors reservists

Reservists who book 2 nights at Fattal Hotels nationwide get a free extra night plus benefits. Nadav Fattal: "Those who serve the country deserve to be rewarded."

Botanica Hotel from the Fattal Limited Edition Collection.

Israeli women honored at Chochmat Nashim’s Women of Iron Awards

The ceremony honored Israeli women whose courage, heroism, and strength helped carry the nation during Operation Swords of Iron 

HONOREES AT Chochmat Nashim’s Women of Iron Awards together with Shoshanna Keats Jaskoll, Chochmat Nashim director (top row, 2nd L); and Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, Foreign Ministry special envoy for innovation (bottom row, 1st R)

Shaare Zedek Medical Center opens new center for reservists, first responders

The Resilience Center’s professional team, headed by psychiatrist Dr. Jennie Goldstein, who is its medical director, includes therapists from various fields.

Silber family members with Shaare Zedek Medical Center staff.

'Disconnected from reality': IDF officers criticize Eyal Zamir in closed Ground Forces forum

Senior IDF officers accused Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir of being detached from field realities and harming reservist motivation.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen.Eyal Zamir addresses an IDF Ground Forces forum, December 31, 2025.

Despite turbulent week, demand for commission of inquiry, bloc map remain stable - poll

Against the backdrop of the draft law, the establishment of a government commission of inquiry, and the interview by Eli Feldstein on the Qatargate affair, coalition parties maintain their strength.

Knesset members attend a plenum hearing, October 29, 2025; illustrative.

IDF reservist runs over Palestinian praying on side of the road in West Bank

The IDF, in overnight operations in the West Bank, also detained multiple suspects involved in terrorism-related activities, including the planning of a terror attack.

IDF operates in West Bank, September 19, 2025.