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 scale of reserve duty "constitutes a heavy burden on both reservists and employers," said the report.
Kreuzer, a sitting Member of Knesset, was permitted to continue fighting in the IDF under the condition that he not link his IDF service to his political career.
In the same incident, an officer and two reservists in the 222nd Battalion, 2nd "Carmeli" Brigade were severely wounded.
As time went on, civilian operations grew in stature, until some began to fulfill the functions of the government, which was slow to adapt to the new reality.
Out of the chaos of October 7 came a new generation of volunteers, both people who brought food and equipment for soldiers, and new or returned volunteers.
"The state of Israel has put me in an unbearable position. On a personal level I feel betrayed by it and am angry at it," a former deputy commander said.
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Due to reserve duty, the income of some soldiers saw a significant rise since it was calculated based on the temporary remuneration granted to them by the IDF instead of their usual income.
These were Israeli army reservists who have served for most of the past year in the war against Hamas. They were also among Israel’s elite commandos.
Some have signed as an indication that they are actively stopping their service, while others have signed as a warning that they are reaching a breaking point.
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