Veterans
As Israel’s PTSD crisis deepens, new treatment offers hope for scarred IDF veterans
Combat veterans fight for recognition and care, while a new treatment emerges as a possible solution for PTSD.
US veterans disturbed by President Trump’s 'trivialization' of war
Old Dominion shooting victim identified as US Army veteran Lt. Col. Brandon Shah
Maccabi, TOM team up for disabled IDF veterans
Itzik Saidian makes first public appearance since self-immolation
Saidian was greeted by President Isaac Herzog at an event hosted by Sheba Medical Center, where he has been hospitalized in the hospital's burn unit since the self-immolation.
Knesset passes reform to increase disabled IDF veterans' aid
Defense Minister Gantz and Finance Minister Liberman pushed the reform.
Israel joins Invictus Games for injured soldiers, veterans
The Jewish state is one of three new members of the Invictus Community of Nations, alongside Colombia and Nigeria, bringing the total number of member countries to 23.
Almost 20% of Lebanon War vets suffer from PTSD symptoms - survey
89% of First Lebanon War veterans have never sought help for their mental health issues.
Some 200 UK, Israeli veterans compete in fourth annual Veteran Games
The five-day-long Veteran Games saw disabled Israeli veterans compete against their British counterparts, who also went on cultural tours across Israel.
IDF soldiers scarred from service come to New York to heal
The trip was part of the flagship program of an organization called “Belev Echad” (Hebrew for “With One Heart”), which began as an impromptu initiative to help wounded IDF soldiers in need.
Lone soldiers under financial strain, fear IDF scholarship bill won't pass
Delays in the passing of the IDF scholarship bill have put many lone soldiers under financial strain, and if the law doesn't pass Monday, they fear they won't be able to continue their studies.
Disabled IDF veteran attempts to self-immolate in Jerusalem
The IDF veteran was stopped by police and firefighting forces while soaked in gasoline.
Disabled IDF veterans not satisfied with reforms - comptroller report
There are 58,154 disabled IDF veterans recognized by the Defense Ministry's Rehabilitation Department.
WWII veteran recognized as 'nazi fighter' by Justice Ministry
Giorgi Ginzburg, who came to Israel from Azerbaijan, fought for the Red Soviet Army during the war. He will now receive the acclaim and benefits that come with being a World War II hero.
