Veterans
Holocaust survivor, Yom Kippur War hero Colonel Simcha Applebaum dies at 99
Having moved from the horrors of the Holocaust to dedicating his life to the revival of the Jewish state, his experiences are the essence of the story of the Jewish people in the 20th century.
Israel Basketball Association launches 'Back in the Game' initiative for veterans with PTSD
WATCH: A son's tale of an Ammunition Hill hero
Trump signs order to accelerate Ibogaine research for veterans with PTSD
Biking across Israel for Beit Halochem and disabled veterans
There are five different routes for the 180 Canadian, American, British and 120 disabled IDF veterans taking part, including off-roading, touring and extreme sports.
IDF soldiers, disabled veterans pack food for charity
The food is destined to reach some 1,650 disabled IDF veterans during the High Holidays.
Can PTSD be diagnosed via saliva? - study
Thanks to this study, it could be possible, in the future, to use objective molecular and biological characteristics to diagnose PSTD sufferers, taking into account environmental influences.
Disabled IDF soldiers, veterans: Exercise your rights - Defense Ministry
The One Soul reform has improved and expanded services to assist the IDF’s disabled.
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.
