A Heavy Heart on the Battlefield
It’s strange how quickly war changes people. It takes the person you were, wraps it in layers of grief, duty, and silence, and gives you back someone else—a soldier, maybe, but also a witness to things you don’t know how to process. Today was one of those days that will stay with me, a day […]
Strengthening the IDF: What Policy Changes Mean for Us
Recent shifts in Israel’s defense policies have profound implications for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the nation’s security landscape. As someone with a background in political science, actively engaged in local politics, and working within Israel’s hi-tech cyber defense sector, I see these changes through both a macro and micro lens. The evolving defense […]
A Soldier’s Shabbat: Finding Faith on the Front Lines
Shabbat arrives here just like it does anywhere else in the world, but in the field, it has a unique feel. As the sun sets over the base, marking the beginning of Shabbat, I pause. Out here, where every day is a blend of routine and unpredictability, there’s something grounding about observing Shabbat. It’s a […]
Serving in the South: Life on the Border with Gaza
There’s a heaviness to the air here on the Gaza border, a tension that settles like the fine layer of dust on everything we touch. It’s a place where calm can feel surreal, and the stillness often carries a hint of anticipation. Standing watch on Israel’s southern border, especially here near Gaza, is unlike anything […]
Letters to Home: What I Wish I Could Say
Dear world, I don’t think I ever imagined how much I’d miss home. Being here in the midst of everything, feeling the weight of every choice and every day, has a way of shifting your perspective. And while I’m here, doing my best to focus on what’s ahead, a part of me is always with […]