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
Veterans' Day: Afghanistan vet reflects on US withdrawal - opinion
Micah Quinney Jones dedicated years to service in the US army. The US withdrawal from Afghanistan has left him with conflicting emotions.
Building Jerusalem’s ‘other’ wall, one honoree at a time
As the United States celebrates Veterans Day, Israel’s Ammunition Hill, the battle site that led to Jerusalem’s reunification, adds its 500th honoree on Jewish National Fund-USA’s Wall of Honor.
IDF disabled veterans to share stories with schoolchildren
During IDF Disabled Veterans Appreciation Month, students will attend ceremonies, lessons and meetings with veterans to learn more about them.
This veteran doctor has saved the lives of thousands
Raised in New York City, Dr. Bernard Kabakow completed his graduate studies at Harvard University and then did his medical training at the University of Vermont Medical School.
Hundreds of disabled IDF veterans protest by Knesset, Defense Ministry
Promised reforms for the rights of disabled veterans have been stalled as the Finance and Defense ministries squabble over budget.
IDF disabled veterans group sets up protest tent at Knesset
The reform, called "One Soul" is designed to improve the treatment and rehabilitation of disabled IDF veterans.
Disabled IDF veterans protest as Saidian remains in critical condition
Caregivers announce that they would be holding a full strike of services until the Defense Ministry fixes issues with their working conditions.
IDF vet's self-immolation leads to protests outside Defense Ministry
The protests demanded there be changes in the defense ministry's rehabilitation program, claiming it "provides disabled veterans with poor treatment and steals their rights."
Disabled IDF veteran sets himself on fire outside Defense Ministry
MDA medics classified him as being in severe condition and suffering from intense burns which cover his entire body.
Israeli Air Force officer, 105 years old, promoted to Colonel
The IDF said in a statement that Alex Ziloni has given “many decades of dedication to the State of Israel.”
