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Religious Men Overrepresented in IDF Reserves, Analysis Finds

8/23/2026

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Israel Democracy Institute analysis shows National-Religious men made up 31% of IDF reservists, double their 15% population share.
Secular men’s reserve participation fell most among groups yet remained the largest male reservist share.
Only 0.3% of Haredi men served in the reserves despite their population size.
Women comprised about 13.5% of reservists monthly, with secular/traditional women over-represented and religious women at 0.7%.

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Israel Democracy Institute analysis shows National-Religious men made up 31% of IDF reservists, double their 15% population share.
Secular men’s reserve participation fell most among groups yet remained the largest male reservist share.
Only 0.3% of Haredi men served in the reserves despite their population size.
Women comprised about 13.5% of reservists monthly, with secular/traditional women over-represented and religious women at 0.7%.