
Reservist wins 10 million shekels in lottery after 300 days of military service
After 300 days away from his family due to reserve duty, the winner said his first goal is to spend quality time with them.
After 300 days away from his family due to reserve duty, the winner said his first goal is to spend quality time with them.
The study found that economic hardship increased with the number of reserve days served, showing how repeated military obligations can destabilize households over time.
Nearly 20% of Israel’s reservists work in the tech industry, creating a strong pipeline between combat experience and startup agility.
The early days of the war were fueled by intense motivation, but a shift to defensive tasks last January dulled the sense of purpose.
For months on end, these Israeli reservists have stood firm across Gaza and Judea and Samaria and are now posted at Kissufim near the border, where they remain steadfast and ready, sharing their stories from the heart of the action.
As many as 50 police complaints have been filed, including the one in Brazil where a reservist fled before he was arrested.
So far, 3,000 of the planned 15,000 volunteers have signed up for the David Division.
A heartfelt video captures the emotional moment as families are tearfully reunited with their loved ones, who have returned as IDF reservists.