What’s it like to be a combat soldier in Gaza?

In tonight's episode, I’ll tell you about my recent conversation with Omer, a 25-year-old IDF combat soldier who entered Gaza with his IDF platoon on the first day of last October’s ground invasion.

We’ll dive into four key aspects of Omer’s story:

- The intelligence his platoon received before entering Gaza, and how this intel was wrong

- What it’s like day to day as a combat soldier in Gaza, most notably, the mix of absolute chaos and mind-numbing monotony

- The booby-trapped tunnel that Omer’s team encountered, and the psychological aftermath he and his comrades are still dealing with

- A detailed account of October 7th itself, from his eyes

In the news segment, we'll discuss the latest updates on the hostage deal, Netanyahu's trip to the US, and Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the race.

We’ll then address listener questions, including what happens when the Haredi community defies draft orders. Finally, in our Hebrew is Magic segment, we'll explore the word "לטרפד" (l’tarped) – an old word that’s been brought back to life in recent months.

Video of this week’s pod, and a link for the live broadcast, are available at www.joelchasnoff.com/podcast.

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