Miriam Amadi Leads Fight for Reservists' Wives Amid Employment Crisis

Miriam Amadi, CEO of the Forum of Reservists' Wives and spouse of reservist leader Idan Amadi, has taken a prominent role advocating for women whose partners serve in the Israeli military reserves. Following months of intense fighting and separation during Operation Sword of Iron, many reservists' wives have faced significant employment challenges. Amadi described the moment she decided to "go under the stretcher" to support these women, who bear the heavy burden of managing family and household responsibilities alone while their husbands are deployed.

She recounted the emotional toll and frustration experienced during a rapid legislative process aimed at addressing these issues, stating, "We felt a knife in the back." The Forum has been actively pushing for policies to help these women restart their careers and alleviate the economic strain caused by prolonged military service. This struggle highlights the broader social impact of ongoing military operations on families and the workforce in Israel.

The article was published on June 2024 by Channel 13 News, reflecting on the personal and collective challenges faced by reservists' families during and after the recent conflict.