On the front lines on Oct 7 – American solider in Israel
On this episode of Deep Dive, host Maria Friedman sits down with Maxwell Long — an American who self-enlisted in the IDF and fought on the front lines in Gaza after October 7.
Max delivers a raw firsthand account of war, sacrifice, and survival, sharing what life was really like inside Gaza, the intense challenges faced by lone soldiers, and the emotional toll of serving in combat. But the battle didn’t end when he came home. After attempting to peacefully share his experiences on a Chicago college campus, Max found himself confronted by the same hatred and misinformation spreading across universities and throughout America.
From the realities of combat to the rise of antisemitism and anti-Israel extremism on campuses — including here in Rhode Island — this conversation exposes the growing divide between firsthand truth and the narratives shaping an entire generation.
This is an unfiltered conversation about courage, propaganda, survival, and why personal stories matter now more than ever.
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