On June 20 of last year, Sgt. First Class (res.) Saadia Dery spoke with his wife, Racheli Orya Dery, by phone from the Netzarim Corridor in central Gaza, where he was stationed.
Deborah Danan is a journalist who has written for various Jewish publications and news outlets such as JTA, The Forward, and Israel National News. Her articles cover a range of topics related to Israel, including politics, human interest stories, and cultural events.