JL;DR

In the first installment of a two-part series, Eylon Levy interviews Guy M, a reservist in Israel's renowned Unit 669, about his experiences and challenges on October 7 during the Hamas attacks. Guy provides an insider look at the intense training and operational strategies of Israel's elite combat search-and-rescue unit, highlighting their role in extracting wounded soldiers and civilians from dangerous situations. This episode delves into the psychological and emotional toll on the rescuers and the impact of war's early days. The discussion offers a firsthand account of the complex dynamics that Unit 669 navigates amidst this backdrop of conflict, serving as a precursor to a follow-up episode that promises to explore further into these themes.