Reservists

Thousands of Israeli reservists report for duty, as military chief clashes with ministers

Israeli Army Radio said that some 40,000 reservists would report for duty on Tuesday for the Gaza City offensive. The IDF said it was preparing for the intake of reservists ahead of the offensive.

IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip, August 1, 2025.
IDF soldiers sit on top of tanks at the Gaza border, August 26, 2025

IDF ramps up massive logistics ops. ahead of Gaza City invasion

SGT.-MAJ. Betzalel Yehoshua Mosbacher is laid to rest at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem in July. He succumbed to wounds sustained in battle in the Gaza Strip. Anyone seeking to pray at the graves of the righteous should begin at Mount Herzl, says the writer.

Shorter than a flight to Uman: Take a trip to Mount Herzl instead - opinion

 IDF soldier seen walking between two armored vehicles in Gaza, December 20, 2023.

Reservists more resilient than conscripts during Operation Swords of Iron, study finds


October 7 changed everything, including my life - opinion

October 7 changed everything. From heartbreak to action, one person’s fight to rebuild Israel and unite a nation.

Alon Tirer, founder of the Youth Movement of Israel.

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.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen Eyal Zamir (C), Southern Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Yaniv Asor (R), and Gaza Division Chief Brig.-Gen. Barak Hiram (L), in the Gaza Strip, August 27, 2025.

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

Good News for IDF Reservists Studying at Tel Aviv University

Full Tuition Scholarships for 180 Undergraduate Students Who Served Over 200 Days in Reserve Duty

Tel Aviv University

'They no longer recognize themselves': The growing crisis among Israel's security forces - opinion

The survey, carried out among 111 participants – including active-duty soldiers, career service members, reservists, and ZAKA volunteers – focused on post-traumatic symptoms.

 Tired pensive military man feeling worry and despair overhead view. Psychological trauma and PTSD treatment at therapy session. Tired pensive military man feeling worry and despair overhead view

Tune into today's top stories: UN Sec-Gen calls for Gaza Ceasefire, Reservists mobilize for Gaza op

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Ezra Taylor—the top stories, clear and concise.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres attends a press briefing during the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) at the Centre des Expositions conference centre in Nice, France, June 10, 2025.

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

Tens of thousands of IDF reservists to be recruited for new Gaza City op

The IDF will reportedly reach 130 thousand reservists at a given moment, according to Army Radio.

 IDF soldiers operating in Gaza City in the Gaza Strip, July 20, 2024.

Police clash with combat veteran demonstrators outside Knesset, punch protest leader

The protests, which have been ongoing in recent weeks, demand government action to assist soldiers in coping with trauma resulting from their military service. 

Israeli soldiers with PTSD, demanding better rights and conditions, block a road outside the Knesset, Israel’s parliament in Jerusalem, August 18, 2025.

Coalition fails to secure majority, postpones IDF reservist order extension

Politicians from the opposition slammed the postponement of the vote to extend emergency call-up orders for reservists.

 Reservist exercise in the North. January 17, 2024

IDF backtracks after widespread texts for reservists to reimburse gov't vacation vouchers

The military’s retraction letter followed reports of text messages sent nationwide on Tuesday, informing reservists using government vouchers to return the money.

IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, August 2, 2025.