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From boardrooms to front lines: A reservist serving in Gaza finds his way home, one year later

Aaron Bours spoke to The Jerusalem Post about his journey from the US to Israel as a lone soldier, and dual role of high tech executive and IDF reservist.

 RAISED IN Long Island, Bours moved to Israel at 19 and enlisted in the IDF through the Mahal program. Here he is recovering at Sheba Medical Center.
RAISED IN Long Island, Bours moved to Israel at 19 and enlisted in the IDF through the Mahal program. Here he is recovering at Sheba Medical Center.
(photo credit: Courtesy Aaron Bours)
ByMAYA GUR ARIEH
NOVEMBER 9, 2024 21:24
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