Shila Eljam, an armored corps fighter and yeshiva student from Shderot, recounts his experiences during recent conflict, beginning with witnessing bodies through his sights in Shderot. His testimony details his injury while operating in Gaza, and the devastating loss of comrades. Eljam describes moments where he feared for his life, grappling with the possibility he wouldn’t survive. Despite the trauma, he speaks of finding inner strength to continue fighting and persevere through the ordeal. His story offers a firsthand perspective on the realities faced by soldiers on the front lines. The account provides a poignant glimpse into the emotional and physical toll of battle experienced by those defending Shderot and operating within Gaza.