Roy Hadad is the head of business development for SelectMedia. He was called up for reserve duty after the October 7th attacks. He spent more than two months fighting in Gaza. 00:00 Reconnecting and Reflecting on the Past 00:39 Military Service in Israel 01:08 Anti-Terror Unit and Daily Operations 02:17 The Reality of Daily Operations 03:06 Uncertainty and Emotional Impact 04:48 Transitioning to Civilian Life 05:22 Return to Service and Family Life 06:09 October 7th and the Start of the War 07:08 Preparing for Deployment 08:06 Mixed Emotions and Sense of Duty 09:38 Personal Connection and Impact 10:36 The Gravity of the Situation 11:47 The Reality of the Conflict 13:19 Witnessing the Destruction in Gaza 14:21 Fighting for Existence 15:03 The Importance of Service 16:18 Reserve Duty and Continued Service 19:08 Antisemitism and International Response 20:02 Belgium's Muslim Community 21:37 Family and Friends in Belgium 25:14 Sovereignty and Self-Defense 26:57 Preparing for War and Mixed Emotions 27:46 Proud and Excited to Serve 29:54 Living in Gaza and Constant Alertness 31:14 Entering Gaza and Protecting Convoys 32:37 The Danger of Daytime Operations 35:09 Close Calls and Constant Stress 39:54 Contact with the Enemy and Hearing Gunfire 42:02 Experiencing Friendly Fire 43:18 The Devastation of War 45:35 The Fragility of Civilization 48:32 The Reality of War 51:49 The Ruins of Gaza 53:14 The Consequences of Hate 54:37 The Orientation Towards Life 57:02 The Self-Destructive Nature of Hate 59:22 The Need for Change in Gaza 01:02:23 The Role of the People in Gaza 01:05:21 The Path to Ending the War 01:08:00 The Desire for Peace and Building 01:09:07 Teaching Children about the Conflict 01:13:45 The Safety of Israel 01:14:14 Gratitude for Sacrifices