Civilians have mobilized for war across Israel. Gilad Sharir, an Israeli tax attorney, was enjoying a family vacation when he got word two weeks ago that his reserve unit was being called up. The 45-year-old battalion commander talks with The World’s Carol Hills about his new mission, protecting Israeli communities a few miles from the Gaza border.
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