Rehabilitation

Israel unveils super ice missile, expands Iron Beam defense as Eisenkot cancels Likud talks

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.

Gadi Eisenkot greets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the funeral of his son, M.-Sgt. (res.) Gal Meir Eisenkot on December 8, 2023.
Haredi Jewish clothing and an Israel Prison Serivce inmate uniform are seen side by side at Ayalon Prison in central Israel, September 10, 2026.

IPS overhauls inmate rehabilitation, officer responsibilities as prison security upgraded

Released hostages during a Lehoshit Yad event.

Gaza hostages have returned from captivity, but still face fights over govt. rehabilitation support

JGive founder and CEO Ori Ben Shlomo.

Nearly three years after Oct. 7, Israeli donations keep climbing as philanthropy shifts to recovery


500 days on, the Jewish Agency's Fund for Victims of Terror is helping Israel heal

The report reviews the scope of the damage inflicted since the beginning of the Iron Swords War, and reveals the investment in rehabilitation, totaling NIS 85,528,480, over the last 15 months.

 CEO of The Jewish Agency, Yehuda Setton; Chair of The Jewish Agency’s Fund for the Victims of Terror, Ayelet Nahmias-Verbin; and Chairman of The Jewish Agency, Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog; present the report to First Lady Michal Herzog (second from left).

British occupational therapist answers Israel’s call, inspired by grandfather’s wartime legacy

British occupational therapist Samantha Cox volunteers at an Israeli rehab center, inspired by her grandfather’s heroism in liberating a Nazi camp and supporting Jewish survival in Mandate Palestine.

 Samantha Cox

After 500 days, 83% of Tekuma area residents return home, report reveals

According to the report, NIS 7 billion from the directorate’s five-year NIS 19 billion budget was invested in 2024.

 After 500 days, 83% of Tekuma residents have returned home.

What surgery is Romi Gonen expected to have on her wounded hand? - explainer

Romi Gonen is expected to undergo surgery in hopes of regaining at least part of the lost function.

 Close-up of xray of hand.

Released hostage Naama Levy spent months alone in a Hamas tunnel, rehab lead reveals

"Until all of them return, there will be no full rehabilitation for either them or the public. The psychological scars will persist."

 Families of four released hostages reunite with the returned hostages, January 25, 2025.

Tnuva launches sports groups for war victim rehabilitation

Tnuva is deepening its collaboration with the Etgarim organization, jointly establishing Haetgaristim, dedicated sports groups for rehabilitating war victims.

 The Etgarist Staff Sergeant Matan Misan, who lost his legs in combat in the Gaza Strip, and Ron Benjano, a volunteer with the Etgarim organization

Beit Issie Shapiro: Breaking barriers for Israelis with disabilities

Beit Issie’s vision is clear: Every person with a disability deserves equal rights and the opportunity to participate in communal life.

 Beit Issie Shapiro in Ra’anana.

Belev Echad raises $4.7M to aid wounded IDF soldiers at annual NYC gala

Attendees were deeply moved by firsthand accounts from IDF soldiers who were wounded while bravely defending Israel from the brutal Hamas massacre on October 7.

 Belev Echad honors 13 wounded IDF soldiers at the annual Belev Echad Gala in New York, November 25, 2024.

With a NIS 12 million investment: Medical Care expands

Medical Care expands its young rehabilitation department with a new young rehabilitation unit and a day hospitalization unit, with a shared investment of NIS 12 million.

 Medical Care

Angels in Yellow at Reuth TLV

Global volunteers at Reuth TLV play vital roles, uplifting patients and finding purpose while navigating wartime challenges in Israel.

 Volunteers at Reuth TLV Rehabilitation Hospital. From right to left: Shakeera, Tworwski, and Lea.