In a brave and heartfelt announcement, well-known Israeli journalist and influencer Hananya Naftali has made the decision to join the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in their fight against the Hamas terrorist group. As Israel prepares for conflict, Naftali shares a touching moment with his wife, India, before beginning his service.
In a sincere post, Hananya Naftali announced his departure to serve his country. He expressed that during his absence, his wife would be in charge of managing his social media accounts and even shared a touching image of himself embracing her. In the photo’s caption, he wrote, “I have been given the honor of serving and protecting my country, Israel. I said farewell to my wife in India, who sent me off with her prayers and blessings. She will now handle things on my behalf.” Let’s show her kindness.”
Hananya Naftali’s wife, India Naftali, a fellow Israeli journalist, shared the post and asked for prayers as her husband left to fight in the war. Following his deployment, Hananya Naftali released another video where he emphasized that their mission goes beyond protecting borders; it is about safeguarding homes and families too.
The pair have been covering the Iran-Hamas war extensively. Yesterday, a video of Hananya Naftali taking shelter in a bomb shelter gained widespread attention. In the video, he describes waking up to the sound of rocket sirens and rushing to seek safety in a bomb shelter located in Tel Aviv. He also recounts hearing multiple explosions throughout the day.
India Naftali shared another video, showing her running towards a bomb shelter while explosions echoed in the background.
By enlisting in the IDF during the conflict with Hamas, Hananya Naftali showcases his unwavering dedication to protecting Israel. His and India’s reporting on the ongoing conflict offers an insightful understanding of the difficult position faced by Israelis in the midst of the rocket attacks and the requirement to seek refuge from ongoing dangers.
