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
