The upheaval caused by activating hundreds of thousands of reservists is hitting both the Israeli economy and Israeli families very hard. Crucial workers are gone from businesses, and parents are gone from their children. Israel has no choice…they are fighting for their survival. But it will not be a quick fight. The government has designated 2024 as a “year of war,” which means these fighters will have to continue to leave everything behind in defense of their nation—not just for a few weeks or even months, but through next year.