The war inside Israel's reserve families: 'To him, defending the border protects our family' (opens original article in a new tab)

A reserve soldier's repeated service creates strain on his family, highlighting the personal costs of national duty.

• Yitzy Friedman serves his sixth round of reserve duty, causing tension with his wife Roni who is pregnant with their fourth child.
• Roni feels overwhelmed managing family responsibilities alone, while Yitzy believes serving the border protects their family in Jerusalem.
• The couple struggles with conflicting perspectives on national service versus family obligations, impacting their relationship and parenting.