The Times of Israel follows the 8119th Reserve Battalion to the frontlines in the Gaza Strip, offering an unfiltered look into the intense and precarious nature of reservist life in the war zone.

On October 7, some 1,200 people were killed as thousands of Hamas terrorists in Gaza launched a war on Israel. The terrorists infiltrated towns and military positions and fired thousands of rockets at the country in a shocking assault. Terrorists also dragged 251 civilians and soldiers into Gaza.

Through candid footage and personal interviews, we capture the emotional and physical toll the conflict takes on these reserve soldiers as they navigate constant threats while knowing their families’ security is at stake. We see the camaraderie that sustains them in one of the world’s most volatile regions.

A Times of Israel Original Video
Created by Eli Katzoff