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Reservists' Wives Share Struggles During Extended Summer Military Duty

Wives of Israeli reservists express the heavy emotional and practical burdens they endure during extended summer military duty, managing children alone amid ongoing reserve call-ups.

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Reservists' Wives Share Struggles During Extended Summer Military Duty
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What happened

  1. 01A recording of a reservist's wife revealing her husband's extended reserve duty sparked widespread empathy.
  2. 02Three women described unbearable exhaustion managing children alone during summer breaks.
  3. 03Children notice and comment on the increased stress when fathers are on reserve duty.
  4. 04Families live in fear and stress due to unpredictable military summons.
  5. 05The issue highlights the personal toll on families amid Israel's ongoing military operations.
Translated and summarized by baba from Channel 13, the latest report. Read Channel 13’s original

The coverage

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  • Centre3
  • RightNone
  • HarediNone
  • ArabNone

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