IDF reservist families deep struggle | The Jerusalem Post Jerusalem Post/Israel News The ongoing impact of the war in Gaza extends beyond those directly participating in the war efforts. An IDF reservist kisses his child before boarding the bus, in Jerusalem, May 2025. (photo credit: Chaim Goldberg/Flash90) ByPESACH BENSON/TPS SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 16:18 Source link
Ministries to create panel to support hurt Israeli soldiers | The Jerusalem Post Jerusalem Post/Israel News A new public committee, led by senior medical experts, will oversee an expanded national response for wounded IDF soldiers, with a focus on psychological care and integration. “We manage to save severely wounded people who previously would not have…
IDF reservist showing up slower for Gaza City call-up | The Jerusalem Post Jerusalem Post/Israel News/Defense News IDF sources declined to provide actual numbers and percentages of reservists showing up for duty, but all indications suggest that the initial numbers were not impressive. IDF soldiers operate in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, May 8, 2025. (photo…
Addressing the soldiers directly, Netanyahu said that the government had taken “very difficult decisions, decisions that no one believed we could actually implement.” Source link
IDF prepares Gaza City operation, mobilizes reservists | The Jerusalem Post Jerusalem Post/Israel News As Gaza City becomes the focal point of the conflict, the IDF ramps up logistics, training, and support systems ahead of a major ground offensive. IDF soldiers sit on top of tanks at the Gaza border, August 26, 2025 (photo credit:…
IDF’s Eyal Zamir: ‘Equal military duty’ amid haredi draft debate | The Jerusalem Post Jerusalem Post/Israel News/Defense News Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir’s comments came amid ongoing discussions regarding how to prevent draft-dodging in Israel’s haredi (ultra-Orthodox) communities. IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen Eyal Zamir (C), Southern Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Yaniv Asor (R), and Gaza Division Chief…
IDF officer’s remains found in forest in suspected suicide | The Jerusalem Post Jerusalem Post/Israel News Since the beginning of the year, 16 IDF service personnel have committed suicide. In 2024, there were 21 cases. Captain Yosef Haim Ashraf, 28. (photo credit: SECTION 27A COPYRIGHT ACT) ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF AUGUST 15, 2025 13:36 Updated: AUGUST…
There have been several IDF soldiers and reservists in recent weeks who have taken their own lives due to trauma from the military and from October 7. Source link
Reservists could tip election in Bennett’s favor – poll | The Jerusalem Post Jerusalem Post/Israel News/Israel Politics The survey shows the current coalition receiving 49 seats, compared to 61 for the opposition bloc led by Bennett, while Gantz’s Blue and White party is expected to be just above the threshold. (L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,…
MKs urge Katz: Recognize Roi Wasserstein as fallen soldier | The Jerusalem Post Jerusalem Post/Israel News/Defense News In separate letters, the MKs described Wasserstein’s extensive combat service during he ongoing Israel-Hamas war and the severe psychological toll it took on him. Roi Wasserstein, 24, an off-duty IDF reservist who committed suicide on July 30, 2025….
