They fought in Israel’s darkest war — the Yom Kippur War of 1973, a conflict that claimed more than 3,000 lives and became a national trauma.

Now, 50 years later, their sons and grandsons are fighting in Gaza as part of the War of Iron Swords.

In this special report, Yoram, Gilad, Tzvika, and David — veterans who faced the fiercest battles of 1973 — share their memories of that war, their fears for the next generation, and their hopes for Israel’s future.