Several soldiers serving in Gaza have expressed deep exhaustion and burnout after extended periods of reserve duty, according to interviews conducted during a press tour in Beit Hanoun. They urged reporters to highlight the severe fatigue and difficult conditions faced by both reservists and active duty personnel, emphasizing that the issue goes beyond just lack of sleep. Soldiers described a shortage of forces and the overwhelming demands placed on them, with some stating they could not return to Gaza after their current deployment. During the tour, officers appeared to stage gunfire for the benefit of accompanying media, raising questions about the authenticity of the scenes presented.