IDF reserves
After months apart on reserve duty, married Israeli couples face a new challenge at home
A 2024 study, published in Archives of Sexual Behavior, of couples during the current war found that wartime stress sharply reduces sexual well-being and emotional closeness.
National-religious men overrepresented in IDF reserves as haredim stay absent, IDI analysis finds
Reservists grow frustrated with chasing civilians over Syrian border, using up time, resources
Two IDF reservists killed, four wounded after booby-trapped house explodes in southern Lebanon
High Holy Day lifeline: Colel Chabad stands with needy families of IDF reservists
Uniting tradition with compassion, Israel’s oldest charity delivers financial aid and comfort to households shouldering both service and hardship.
Yoaz Hendel’s Reservists Party to run in elections, citing October 7 failures
In a statement released by the party, its founders said that those “who took responsibility for the country after October 7, when the government disappeared,” must now step forward.
Why we keep going back to fight: IDF reservists on going back to war - opinion
Some reservists are sure about where this war is headed; others are unsure. But they're all absolutely sure of their duty to keep serving.
Large majority of Israelis support Qatar strike on Hamas leaders, poll finds
In addition, the survey queried opinions on whether the strikes are likely to affect the chances of reaching a deal to release the remaining 48 hostages from Hamas's captivity in the Gaza Strip.
Failure to procure advanced tech, weapons threatens IDF’s combat readiness - analysis
The IDF and Defense Ministry are working to mitigate the failure to secure advanced weapons and tech, that raised concerns about its readiness for future conflicts, reducing soldiers' effectiveness.
Gov't coalition sees slight gains following Doha strikes - poll
A new poll shows a slight boost for Netanyahu’s coalition following the IDF’s strikes on Hamas in Qatar, amid terror attacks and IDF casualties, as well as widespread public support for the strikes.
Survey reveals heavy toll on families of Israel’s army reservists
The ongoing impact of the war in Gaza extends beyond those directly participating in the war efforts.
Finance, Defense ministries to establish c'mtee to expand resources for wounded IDF soldiers
A new public committee, led by senior medical experts, will oversee an expanded national response for wounded IDF soldiers, with a focus on psychological care and integration.
IDF reservists showing up slower for call-up as military faces major D-9 bulldozer shortage
IDF sources declined to provide actual numbers and percentages of reservists showing up for duty, but all indications suggest that the initial numbers were not impressive.
Netanyahu to IDF soldiers: ‘What began in Gaza must end in Gaza’ - watch
Addressing the soldiers directly, Netanyahu said that the government had taken “very difficult decisions, decisions that no one believed we could actually implement.”
