Reservists

HRF petitions Lithuanian court to investigate Israeli dental student for alleged Gaza war crimes

In its March complaint to Lithuanian authorities, the HRF claimed that S.G. served in the “Vampire Empire” company of the 52nd Battalion in the 401st Armored Brigade.

 The new Israeli "Barak" tank
Pictured is an illustrative image of an IDF soldier.

‘I was low-hanging fruit’: IDF reservist targeted by UK legal group sees case collapse in court

Netanyahu speaks with reservists at Kibbutz Migdal Oz, 18 June, 2026.

Israel must build independent armaments network to end US aid dependency, Netanyahu says

Fire caused from rockets launched from Lebanon, outside the northern Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona, June 1, 2024

The children of the northern border pay the price of war - opinion


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.

IDF soldiers conducting counterterrorism operations in the Gaza Strip, September 14, 2025.

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.

 An IDF reservist kisses his child before boarding the bus, in Jerusalem, May 2025.

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 ramps up massive logistics ops. ahead of Gaza City invasion

As Gaza City becomes the focal point of the conflict, the IDF ramps up logistics, training, and support systems ahead of a major ground offensive.

IDF soldiers sit on top of tanks at the Gaza border, August 26, 2025

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

If Rabbi Nachman were alive today, he would recognize the holiness of those who serve, and he would view those buried on Mount Herzl as the holiest of saints, worthy of us all visiting.

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.

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

New research highlights psychological gap between soldier groups; urges mentoring programs.

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

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