Wave of Job Losses Among Israeli Reservists Spurs Calls for Reform

Jerusalem, 7 August, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Since the war’s outbreak, 1,080 people have reported being fired due to army reserve service, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission revealed Thursday during a Knesset Youth Committee meeting. Committee chair MK Naama Lazimi (Labor) urged the creation of an employment and training system for affected reservists, warning of long-term economic and emotional harm.

Advocates raised additional concerns, including job loss among spouses, mental health struggles, and increasing abortion rates. Military and Government officials acknowledged gaps in support and called for better coordination, faster aid, and emotional care. A new survey on the war’s impact on reservists’ families is expected next month.