IDF reserves
New academic plan expands support for reservist students, career soldiers for 2026-27 school year
The new plan allows alternative assessments in up to three courses, eases scholarship eligibility requirements, and offers accommodations for students whose studies were extended due to service.
From reserve duty to Knesset candidate: Meet B'Yachad's Amir Strugo - interview
IDF, Defense Ministry struggle with amount of reservists seeking mental health care, experts say
IDF, Defense Ministry drafting resolution to protect reservists and families' benefits through 2027
IDF soldiers begin voting at over 850 military polling stations as 2026 Knesset elections approach
"The IDF is a national, state-oriented army that will do everything necessary to ensure the elections proceed as planned," IDF Elections Officer, Col. Vered Ben Yehuda said.
New study finds: Personal resilience protects reservists and their families
Exposure to uncensored media content is associated with lower levels of resilience and higher levels of emotional distress, according to a new study.
Reservists lose municipal-tax discounts after wartime protection expires, petition says
One medical student, whose ordinary monthly wages were approximately NIS 2,600-3,000, received a full annual bill of roughly NIS 5,878 after previously receiving an 80% discount.
Jerusalem court upholds 5-year suspension for gynecologist Guy Rofe over patient exploitation
“I will examine you as a gynecologist and as a lover,” he wrote to one patient, according to the judgment. She was a 19-year-old soldier whom he treated while serving as a military doctor.
Conman posing as reservist with financial trouble who swindled dozens since start of war arrested
He is accused of committing fraud in various locations across Israel and was located following an extensive investigation and an over-a-year-long manhunt.
'Not yet out of danger': Israeli envoy to US shares update on son following terror attack
The family thanked the medical staff and the public for their prayers and immense support and asked people to continue praying for the recovery of Neria Dov ben Chana.
Government extends emergency reservist call-ups through November, lowers cap to 200,000
Ministers approved extending emergency reserve call-ups and special detention arrangements through November 30, despite a Defense Ministry legal opinion warning of serious equality concerns.
Wounded IDF veterans achieve 100% job placement in first hi-tech program
Project helping veterans find first job expands to 500 participants
‘Did he ask anything about you?’ For families of reservists, one question can go far - opinion
The soldiers and reservists bear the greatest burden. But their parents, spouses, and children carry a heavy weight of their own.
'I had not truly come home': Israeli psychologist turns Gaza, Lebanon battlefield trauma into art
After more than 400 days of reserve duty in Gaza and Lebanon, psychologist Michael Feuerstein turned his battlefield experiences into art exploring trauma, healing, and the journey home.
