In Israel, reservists are the pillars of a country growing accustomed to a prolonged war.
Key Takeaways
- Noam Sobovitz, an Egoz special-forces reservist, leaves to rejoin his unit in northern Israel.
- Israeli society is becoming accustomed to prolonged warfare and relies heavily on reservists.
- Reservists regularly depart during intimate family moments, leaving young children and partners behind.
Reservists and homefront strain
Le Monde frames reservists as pillars of a country growing accustomed to a prolonged war.
“Last moments with family”
The Home Front Command, the military corps responsible for protecting Israeli civilians during a conflict, mobilized 20,000 reservists and other services increased staffing.
The article highlights the logistical and emotional burden of repeated mobilizations, contrasting frontline camaraderie and adrenaline with the difficulty of resuming everyday life at home.
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