Reservists

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. 

ILLUSTRATIVE: POLICE ARREST suspect thought to have allowed illegal immigrants through border, November 30, 2025.
IDF soldiers conduct a manhunt for a terrorist who shot Israeli hikers in the West Bank, July 24, 2026.

IDF reservists to face disciplinary proceedings over alleged selfie after West Bank shooting

 Reservist exercise in the North. January 17, 2024

Government extends emergency reservist call-ups through November, lowers cap to 200,000

Inside the Knesset building.

Gaps narrow between coalition, opposition blocs as security is spotlighted in public agenda - poll


'We're just in survival mode': Three years on, Israelis find a new normal after Oct. 7

Israelis have learned to switch between war and ordinary life, but three years of uncertainty have left their mark

Israelis have continued to work, study, and raise families, even as reminders of three years of war remain part of the landscape of everyday life.
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Farewell from the Report: reflecting on three years of upheaval - from the editor

On the third anniversary of October 7, Editor-in-Chief, Ruth Marks Eglash reflects on a year at The Jerusalem Report and bids readers farewell

A partially torn poster of a hostage kidnapped in the deadly October 7 attack on Israel by the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas is seen at a public plaza in front of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.

Nearing Oct. 7 anniversary brings IDF failure, police dispute, reserve strain into focus - analysis

The 2026 General Staff should have been expected to be more assertive toward the political leadership, presenting the real challenges rather than attempting to smooth over reality.

IDF officers

Pray for Leiter: The importance of supporting soldiers who protect Israeli life - editorial

Neria can disagree with those making the decisions and still answer the call, but Israel shouldn't mistake that resolve for an inexhaustible supply of time, health, or courage.

Neria Leiter.

IDF reduces amount of forces in southern Lebanon from eight brigades to six

According to Army Radio, the IDF has recently pulled four brigades out of Lebanon, replacing them with only two. It has also released a large number of reservist soldiers.

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, published April 13, 2026; illustrative.

Affordable Housing site shut down

After a High Court ruling, the Affordable Housing site was shut for maintenance to prevent benefits for draft evaders, leaving users with expiring eligibility certificates without a solution.

Residential buildings in Petah Tikva.

IDF opens ‘Reservists’ Home’ in Ramat Gan to support reserve units

The new center at Kfar Maccabiah will host training, commanders’ days and programs aimed at strengthening cohesion and resilience among IDF reservists.

The new center at Kfar Maccabiah will host training, commanders’ days and programs aimed at strengthening cohesion and resilience among IDF reservists.

Yom Kippur national reckoning: Thinking differently, fighting for the same home - opinion

The world is watching Israel. When Israel appears divided, it is perceived as weaker. But the opposite is also true. When we are united, we are stronger not only at home, but also in the world.

IDF reservists

High Court presses parties on legal basis for real-time voter tracking, focuses on privacy

The court’s decision will determine whether parties may use the information during the October 27 election to identify likely supporters who have not voted and target them with calls and messages.

The nine-member panel at the High Court of Justice looks on as the hearing opens in Jerusalem.

Israeli lawyer faces ethics complaint over expert opinion used to target IDF reservist in UK

To build the prosecution's case, ICJP contacted attorney Michal Pomeranz to provide an Expert Witness Report, which she submitted on Oct 18, 2025, in her capacity as a member of the Israeli Bar.

Pictured is an illustrative image of an IDF soldier.