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Source: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-883220
IDF Enlists Older Immigrant Volunteers in Reserve Units
(Jerusalem Post) The IDF has announced a national initiative aimed at integrating skilled immigrants into the military reserves who arrived in Israel at an older age and were previously unable to enlist through standard tracks. The program allows eligible immigrants aged 26 and older to complete a condensed, two-week basic training course before being assigned to active reserve units in roles aligned with their professional and academic backgrounds. Placements include positions in the Medical Corps for doctors and paramedics; technology and maintenance roles for technicians and engineers; Home Front Command positions focused on engineering, hazardous materials management, and community resilience; and logistics and transport roles such as drivers and crane operators. The program is open to immigrants with a basic command of Hebrew and requires a commitment to active reserve service of five years, subject to operational needs. Reserve duty is compensated through the National Insurance Institute.