Israeli Presenter Eden Harel Shares Struggle Over Son's Service in Lebanon
Israeli TV presenter Eden Harel shared her struggles maintaining a routine while her son serves as a combat soldier in Lebanon, asking experienced mothers for advice on coping with constant worry.
Israeli media personality and Channel 14 presenter Eden Harel has shared her personal struggles with coping with routine and work amid her son Uriah's military service as a combat soldier in Lebanon.
In a video posted to her Instagram account, Harel reached out to her followers for advice from experienced mothers on how to navigate the constant worry while maintaining daily life. "I need crowd wisdom and experienced people. How do you function? How do you get through this event? The boy is in Lebanon, and we are supposed to wake up in the morning and function as usual," she said.
Impact on Professional Routine and Daily Life
Harel described how the persistent anxiety affects her professional schedule, including her podcast work and filming a movie alongside her husband, Oded Menashe. "I sat down to work and had no energy to do anything. Suddenly, thoughts pop up: What is he doing right now? Where is he exactly? And there are essentially no answers," she shared.
Addressing well-meaning advice, Harel noted that she finds no comfort in reassurances from commentators. "There are all these experts who say 'don't worry, it's calm in Lebanon.' If it's so calm, let's bring them home," she remarked.
Family Life and Faith
Harel explained that she chooses not to join dedicated WhatsApp support groups to avoid emotional overload and information fatigue. Alongside this, she emphasized the role of faith in her daily routine during this challenging period, describing it as the ultimate test.
Uriah enlisted for combat service in March, joining a family that includes six children. The military service places the family in a complex daily reality, balancing concern for the soldier on the front lines with maintaining stability for the younger children at home.
