IDF reserves, or miluim, refers to the reservist duty many Israelis have to do for several years after they finish their regular military service.
While many Israelis are regularly called up for reserve duty for training, on occasion the IDF can put out a mass call-up for reservists during times of conflict, as was the case following the October 7 massacre when Israel launched a war against Hamas in Gaza.
The war is also taking a psychological toll on thousands of lone soldiers, most of whom need mental health support.
The 'Post's' Michael Starr discusses the harrowing experiences and difficult decisions in Gaza combat during reserve duties.
The soldiers had reportedly filmed themselves during their IDF service in Gaza, the report noted.
After being called into reserves via WhatsApp instead of via "official" channels, the military refused to recognize him as an official IDF member for burial.
Reporter's notebook: I returned to The Jerusalem Post after being drafted for my second tour of duty in Gaza since the October 7 Massacre. Here's my experience.
The Belgium-based Hind Rajab Foundation called for the arrest of three Nachal Brigade soldiers for alleged war crimes after they entered the Netherlands on Thursday.
Aviad Frija was indicted by military courts for shooting an Israeli civilian Yuval Doron Castleman. Frija will be charged with reduced manslaughter.
The "Yuval Fund," in honor of fallen IDF reserves Captain Yuval Silber, who was killed in action in November 2023, has provided over $4 million to reservists in loans, the organization said.
UNIFIL says UN site hit by Hezbollah • Settlers attempt attack on IDF commander • Hezbollah leader allegedly eliminated in airstrike in Syria
For soldiers, the parallels between the Knesset’s betrayal and the IDF leadership’s failures are glaring.
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