The Department for Discharged Soldiers and Reservists
The Department for Discharged Soldiers and Reservists in the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) is the national authority responsible for providing assistance, benefits, and services to soldiers released from the IDF and Israelis who have completed national civil service. The department's services and benefits facilitate a smooth transition back into civilian life and are available for up to five years after service is completed.
Eligibility for services and benefits is determined following the 1994 Absorption of Discharged Soldiers Law, which defines a "discharged soldier" as someone who has:
a) Completed at least twelve months of service (with exceptions made under unique circumstances).
b) Served in the following frameworks: IDF, Border Police, Israel Police, and Prison Service.
c) Completed National Civil Service in a recognized institution.
As Israel's leading institution supporting the country's veterans, the Department provides financial grants and a financial deposit, benefits geared toward assisting the veterans in completing their studies and higher education, as well as vocational training and professional guidance.
The Department is committed to reaching as many of the country's discharged soldiers and service members as possible, informing them of their rights and available benefits, and helping them reintegrate into civilian life.
