IDF reserves

National-religious men overrepresented in IDF reserves as haredim stay absent, IDI analysis finds

National-Religious men were found to have increased in service substantially from the start of the war until 2025, while the participation of secular men decreased the most of any group.

 THE ZIONIST identity didn’t overcome the Jewish identity, nor did the opposite occur: An IDF soldier puts on tefillin.
Israeli soldiers at a staging area near the Israeli border with Syria in northern Israel, February 28, 2026.

Reservists grow frustrated with chasing civilians over Syrian border, using up time, resources

Chief Master Sergeant (Res.) Tamir Vaknin, 33 and Major (Res.) Harel Birkenstock, 34

Two IDF reservists killed, four wounded after booby-trapped house explodes in southern Lebanon

IDF reservists

Do reserve duties break up families? The data breaking the stigma


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 soldiers operate in Beit Hanun.

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

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.