Benjamin Losice
Spotlight
At the start of operations in Gaza, before we understood how long the fighting would last, our crew sat in our tank, trying to pass the time. We went around sharing what we missed most from our regular lives. One of the guys asked, “What’s the first thing you want to do when you get back home?” One reply immediately came to mind, and I answered, “I want to visit the new National Library.” Unsurprisingly, everyone in the tank burst out laughing... As a Jerusalemite, I had the privilege of following the building and establishment of the new Library building over the past few years. I eagerly awaited the opening day and the chance to experience it in all its glory. Since completing my tour in Gaza and during the rare breaks I’ve had between reserve duty rotations, the Library has become a place of peace and comfort for me. A place where I can disconnect from the chaos in the outside world, immerse myself in books and learning, and recharge my energies.
Staff Sergeant (Reserves) Benjamin Losice served as a Tank Commander in the Operation Iron Swords War.
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