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 military is way behind in replacing dead, wounded soldiers.
Israeli reservists report a heavy service burden, with many linking it to haredi draft exemptions.
Aaron Bours spoke to The Jerusalem Post about his journey from the US to Israel as a lone soldier, and dual role of high tech executive and IDF reservist.
Shabtay was severely wounded during combat in Lebanon on October 26, and succumbed to his wounds on Friday.
During these confrontations, soldiers raided a Hezbollah compound based on intelligence and indications of terrorist activity in the area.
Thousands of us were blessed to witness how the story that began on October 7 in defeat has come full circle.
Let's honor every IDF soldier, regardless of community or gender, for the holy work they continue to do every day on behalf of Israel, the Jewish people, and the entire free world.
Several reservists express doubt at the decision to fire Gallant for seemingly political reasons amid a war on several fronts.
Netanyahu fires Gallant amid US elections as Israel braces for Iran attack • 'Carved in stone': IDF troops unearth a 70-meter-long underground space in southern Lebanon.
The time has come to do away with the status quo, and Netanyahu needs to understand this if he wants to remain in power.
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