Rachelie Epstein recalls her late friend, Golani Brigade sniper Joshua Boone
After 748 days of active service following October 7, Joshua Boone struggled with PTSD.
Thanks to his skill as a marksman, he’d saved countless lives. But, ultimately, the strain was too much and he couldn’t save his own.
Rachelie lit a candle for Joshua at Melbourne’s Yom Hazikaron commemoration on Monday night and shared his story.
Here she tells ECAJ about her remarkable friend and how his struggle is now a national issue in Israel.
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Commentary by co-CEO Peter Wertheim, originally published in the Australian Financial Review on 7 April 2026.