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Gaza Combatants Return as 'Living Ghosts,' Unable to Reconnect
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Israeli soldiers returning from combat in Gaza are described as "living ghosts" struggling to reconnect with their families and former lives. The article uses a personal anecdote from March 2026, at a memorial for a fallen deputy commander, Capt. D., to illustrate the lasting impact of combat. The author observed his former unit members at the ceremony, noting their changed demeanor.
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- Israeli soldiers returning from Gaza combat are described as "living ghosts" struggling to reintegrate.
- A memorial ceremony in March 2026 marked two years since the death of Capt. D.
- Capt. D. was the author's deputy commander in an IDF reserve infantry battalion.
- He was killed in a drone attack in northern Israel.
- The author recognized his former unit buddies at the ceremony due to their posture.
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