Rotem Sivan
Dr. Rotem Sivan is the founder of the "Ema Era" (Alert Mother) movement, a social advocacy group representing the families of IDF soldiers. She has emerged as a vocal critic of policies that increase the burden on existing military personnel without addressing broader manpower inequalities.
Dr. Rotem Sivan is a prominent social activist and the founder of the "Ema Era" (Alert Mother) movement. The organization focuses on the welfare and rights of IDF soldiers and their families, particularly in the context of prolonged military service and reserve duty. Sivan's advocacy is centered on the principle of an equitable distribution of the national security burden, arguing that the current system disproportionately impacts a small segment of Israeli society.
In recent public discourse, Sivan has positioned herself as a leading voice against legislative and administrative attempts to extend mandatory and reserve service. She characterizes such measures as "reckless solutions" that fail to address the underlying manpower crisis within the IDF. Her stance emphasizes that repeatedly extending the service of those already in uniform is unsustainable and damaging to the social fabric of the country. Sivan calls for a "root-level" solution to the IDF's personnel needs, which includes expanding the draft to sectors of society that are currently exempt.
As the founder of "Ema Era," Sivan bridges the gap between security needs and the domestic realities of military families. Her movement reflects a growing sentiment among parents of soldiers who demand transparency and fairness from the defense establishment. While her critiques are sharp, they are framed within a commitment to national resilience and the long-term effectiveness of the IDF as a "people's army."