The Times of Israel

Daily Briefing May 18: As personnel crisis looms, IDF needs Knesset legislation

Mon, 18 May 2026 11:01:46 +0000

Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian discusses Lebanon ceasefire, Israel's quiet expansion in Gaza, IDF troop shortage and soldier disciplined for Messiah patch

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Pop-up stop for soldiers on Gaza border draws volunteers from across the globe

Sat, 09 May 2026 04:38:47 +0000

Begun by a handful of brothers eager to help fellow Israelis on October 7, 2023, Shuva Achim has become a second home for soldiers and a magnet for anyone visiting the south

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2 settlers fire at Israeli paraglider, Palestinian homes, in separate incidents

Sat, 02 May 2026 11:40:02 +0000

Both are members of West Bank 'area defense force' units, made up of reservists; paraglider mistaken for terrorist infiltration; second settler arrested, has weapon confiscated

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IDF extends time reservists must serve this year, amid Iran and Hezbollah wars

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:52:21 +0000

Reservists to be called up for nine weeks, instead of six weeks in 2026, as military faces mounting manpower shortage

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Settler reservist rams ATV into praying Palestinian in West Bank, is detained

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 21:34:33 +0000

Perpetrator earlier fired gun inside village, has been sent to house arrest; five Israelis arrested for throwing stones at Palestinian house, wounding eight-month-old baby

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Far-right pundit gives unapproved lecture to soldiers at IDF base

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:56:02 +0000

Military says Eliyahu Yosian's appearance at a base in the West Bank was an 'error,' not approved through correct channels

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Prosecutors set to indict Beersheba’s deputy mayor for assaulting Bedouin men

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:15:00 +0000

City official, apparently angered by Arabic music being played loudly in car, was caught on film beating gas station workers; will have chance to defend himself before charges filed

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War caused extensive marital, financial strain among reservists’ families, MKs told

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:45:24 +0000

Women and equality committee cites statistics showing half of reservist spouses reported harm to their marriage, with a third reporting thoughts of separation or divorce

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IDF to cut budget for salaries of Gaza border civil defense squads

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:07:29 +0000

With so many first-responders back at work, IDF says full-time pay no longer needed; new-look monthly training for 67 security teams progressing

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More than 10,000 IDF soldiers have been treated for mental health issues since Oct. 7

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 14:02:07 +0000

Defense Ministry says 45% of 20,000 wounded soldiers have physical injuries, 35% have PTSD or other mental ailments, and 20% are suffering both physically and mentally

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Tens of thousands of reservists drafted ahead of Gaza City takeover, but turnout down

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:26:54 +0000

Many say they'll show up but lament strain on families and collapsing businesses, call on Haredi men to share burden; over 300 sign letter vowing they won't take part in 'illegal war'

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Reporting back for duty: Older reservists step up in Israel’s time of need

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:43:05 +0000

In the wake of October 7, hundreds of civilians over 50 return to IDF service, providing both manpower and mentorship in the nation's longest war

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As Gaza war drags on, some reservists increasingly lose faith in Netanyahu’s motives

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:44:34 +0000

With turnout less than half of war's start, some are losing patience: 'This war is entirely political,' says one, arguing PM's political survival is what drives decisions

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Father and twin brother of fallen soldier join forces on the front line in his honor

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:55:54 +0000

When 19-year-old Ori Locker fell in combat on Oct. 7, his father, Eyal, and twin brother, Tamir, channeled their grief into action, choosing to serve together in the IDF reserves

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IDF to stop extending deployment of conscripts, will keep special forces on for longer

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 23:14:45 +0000

Army to address resulting shortfall in troop numbers by bringing in more reserve soldiers, for whom government announces new tax benefits amid growing complaints of fatigue

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