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Children Bear the Emotional Toll of Israel's Prolonged Reserve Duty
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Israeli reservists' families are facing prolonged emotional and practical difficulties due to continuous military call-ups, impacting children and spouses. Avigail Greenberg Brand and Tsofnat Shechter shared personal accounts of husbands Alon Brand and Elishiv Haim serving extensive reserve duty, leading to family strain and career adjustments. The women highlighted the need for public recognition and governmental attention to the sacrifices made by reservists' families. Both expressed pride in their service despite the significant personal costs.
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- Reservists' families grapple with prolonged absences, uncertainty, and exhaustion due to continuous IDF call-ups.
- Children of reservists experience growing emotional distress and confusion from repeated fatherly separations.
- Wives are forced to make significant career and life adjustments to manage households during husbands' absences.
- Some families feel 'invisible' and forgotten by the public as reserve duty becomes a prolonged reality.
- There is a call for greater public recognition and governmental focus on the sacrifices of reservists' families.
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