How a real ‘big brother’ became a wounded IDF lone soldier’s lifeline
Ach Gadol operates a system of personal, one-on-one accompaniment for lone soldiers, based on a model where every volunteer is a former lone soldier themselves.
Ach Gadol operates a system of personal, one-on-one accompaniment for lone soldiers, based on a model where every volunteer is a former lone soldier themselves.
While 36% of spouses married to reservists who served up to 50 days reported harm to their relationship, this figure jumped dramatically to 57% among spouses of those who served 200-350 days.
The study found that economic hardship increased with the number of reserve days served, showing how repeated military obligations can destabilize households over time.
