TV Host Avri Gilad Enlists in Truck Driving School Amid War Concerns
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Israeli TV host Avri Gilad has enrolled in truck driving school to prepare for potential reserve duty during wartime, aiming to fill a need for transport drivers. He revealed this decision on his Channel 12 show, "Avri and Sherki," explaining his desire to contribute despite not being in a combat role. Gilad's move also reflects his recent shift in opinion towards supporting a people's army and the significance of reserve forces.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- TV host Avri Gilad is taking truck driving lessons to serve in reserve duty during wartime.
- Gilad aims to address a potential shortage of transport drivers in conflict situations.
- He previously advocated for a professional army but now supports a people's army.
- Gilad has expressed concerns about artificial intelligence impacting future employment.
- His co-host Yair Sherki jokingly suggested the driving lessons as an AI backup plan.
Israeli television host Avri Gilad has enrolled in truck driving lessons as a way to contribute to reserve duty during wartime. Gilad, who co-hosts the program "Avri and Sherki" on Channel 12, revealed his decision to his co-host Yair Sherki during a live broadcast. He explained that while he cannot serve in a combat role, he wants to find a way to be useful, noting a potential shortage of transport drivers during conflict.
Gilad's decision was partly influenced by discussions about potential shortages of drivers, especially if Arab citizens are unable to work. He stated, "I heard them saying when the Arabs don't drive, who will drive? I said, let's learn to drive a truck." This initiative also aligns with his evolving views on military service, having previously advocated for a professional army but now emphasizing the importance of a people's army and the reserve forces as Israel's "nuclear reactor."
Sherki playfully teased Gilad about his career choice, suggesting it as a backup plan against the rise of artificial intelligence. Gilad himself has previously expressed concerns about AI's impact on the job market, warning in an April 2025 column that AI could lead to widespread unemployment and a future where humans become "slaves." He also humorously commented on the use of AI to replicate reporter Moshe Nussbaum on air, hoping for an AI version of himself to handle his broadcasting duties.
Sherki also shared an anecdote about former Major General Moti Almoz, who drove tanks during the last war simply because that was the role required at the time, illustrating how individuals adapt to wartime needs. The report suggests that Gilad's new skills could potentially allow him to drive a truck if needed during a conflict, while Sherki joked about developing an AI backup for himself in case AI takes over broadcasting.
