Reservists

Reservists Party opens HQ in Kiryat Shmona under Hezbollah fire, urges leaders to move north

The new headquarters is said to now serve as a hub for civic and political activity in the city and will operate an assistance command center for residents of northern Israel. 

Reservists Party opens headquarters in Kiryat Shmona, party leader Yoaz Hendel and members gather at the opening, April 13, 2026.
Staff Sgt. (Res.) Effi Ben-Yakar.

'Always put others first': IDF reservist who died while on leave saves four with organ transplants

Children play in a Jerusalem shelter

Grapevine: Sheltering routine

Polymarket betting on Israel striking Iran over an illustrative image of an Israeli hacker.

IAF reservist accused of leaking Iran strike details for profit via Polymarket betting


'War has consequences': IDF admits increased soldier suicide rate connected to war

Most of the recent suicides among IDF soldiers were linked to combat-related circumstances and the psychological toll of extended stays in war zones. 

 Bereaved families, friends and Israeli soldiers visit the graves of fallen soldier during Remembrance Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on April 30, 2025.

Israel must view academia as fulfilling a strategic role in the national recovery process - opinion

Israel is currently facing a severe shortage of welfare and healthcare workers. In such circumstances, a comprehensive reorganization is required: civilian, social, and economic.

 Israeli children in a religious primary school attend their first day of school on September 1, 2023.

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.

Hackers post stills from Evyatar David hostage video, Hamas delegation visits Turkey

Hamas delegation visits Turkey • Syria forms committee to investigate clashes in Sweida • Anti-Zionist Israeli-American Jew onboard the Handala interviewed

 Members of Hamas with the backdrop of the Gaza Strip, amid reports that Hamas has lost control of much of its territory.

Two MKs urge Katz to recognize Roi Wasserstein, reservist who died by suicide, as fallen soldier

In separate letters, the MKs described Wasserstein's extensive combat service during he ongoing Israel-Hamas war and the severe psychological toll it took on him.

Roi Wasserstein, 24, an off-duty IDF reservist who committed suicide on July 30, 2025.

The uneven burden of military service - opinion

One of the most significant problems in this country is the uneven burden of service, and reservists are increasingly frustrated.

THE WRITER’S IDF Unit – Palmar – medevacs a wounded soldier from Gaza. It doesn’t just affect soldiers who are serving; it impacts the entire family unit, notes the writer.

Reservists? You received a NIS 300,000 discount on an apartment from Amram Avraham

Amram Avraham is launching a broad campaign in collaboration with the Behatsdaa club, offering significant discounts on projects across the country.

Residential project in Ashdod - Amram Avraham

IDF reservist found dead in southern Israel

The soldier had previously served in the Military Rabinate in a position identifying soldiers killed in battle. 

 IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip, July 20, 2025; illustrative.

New haredi draft proposal by reservist NGOs gains traction on Knesset, still no clear framework

According to the proposal, all haredi men will receive draft summons and be required to serve in the IDF, although the outline does not explain why it would be limited to men.

 Ultra-Orthodox Jews clash with police outside the IDF Recruitment Center at Tel Hashomer, central Israel, April 28, 2025

Reservist M.-Sgt. Vladimir Loza killed in combat in southern Gaza

Walla reported that in the incident where Loza was killed, a building in Rafah collapsed following an explosion, and the military is investigating the event. 

Master Sergeant Vladimir Loza, age 36 from Ashkelon, was killed in combat in southern Gaza, the IDF said on Tuesday.