The Long War: What It’s Doing to Israel’s Soldiers

Serving Israeli soldiers on and off the battlefield.

Hello!

This war didn’t end.
It stretched.

What began as an emergency has become a long, grinding reality — measured not in days or weeks, but in months and now years.

Israel’s soldiers are still showing up.
Again and again.

The Weight of Repeated Service

Many reservists are now on their third, fourth, even fifth deployments.

Each time, they leave behind:

Jobs and businesses

Wives and husbands

Children and routines

They return home briefly — and then are called back again.

This is the reality of a prolonged war.

Strain You Don’t Always See

It’s not just the battlefield.

It’s the physical wear, the mental fatigue, and the constant shift between war and home life.

Gear wears down. Bodies wear down.
And so does the sense of normalcy.

CRITICAL: Elite IDF Unit Deep in Lebanon Battles Hezbollah Guerrilla Warfare, Appeals for Life-Saving Drones as Damaged Equipment Threatens Upcoming Mission

“We are deep in Lebanon fighting Hezbollah in a complex battle where they use guerrilla warfare and do not play by the rules.”

“A big part of what ensures our success is using drones to identify threats early, avoid ambushes, and strike precise targets.”

“As you can see, these drones do not always make it back in one piece and we are now repairing our fleet before the next operation.”

“We need your help right now so we can restore these life-saving tools and be ready for what comes next.”

Help US, Help YOU, Help THEM

Please feel free to donate any amount that works for you, it all helps

Why Support Still Matters

In a long war, support cannot fade.

MADF remains committed to standing with Israel’s soldiers — helping provide what they need to stay ready, supported, and connected through every phase of this fight.

Because showing up once is not enough.

We must continue showing up.

Your support makes this possible.

If you’re able, please consider helping us continue standing with Israel’s defenders.

Donate here and help us Make A Difference.

With gratitude,

Aaron Shuster & Bobby Jensen

Co-founders

Make A Difference Foundation

www.madfIDF.com

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