Former Israel Defense Forces member reflects on the Israel-Hamas war

As the Israel-Hamas war sends shockwaves around the world, many are feeling it right here in San Diego. CBS 8 spoke with people who feel passionate on both sides. “There’s just no words to describe the feeling, never felt anything like this before,” said Matthew Johnson, a former Commander in the 202nd Paratrooper Battalion for the Israeli Defense Forces. “My initial reaction is shock and almost denial because it’s very hard to believe that something to this magnitude is currently happening.” MORE: