Veterans
WATCH: A son's tale of an Ammunition Hill hero
Alon Wald never met his father, a paratrooper killed at Ammunition Hill during the Six-Day War when Alon was just 10 months old. Today, he runs the memorial site where his father fell.
Trump signs order to accelerate Ibogaine research for veterans with PTSD
As Israel’s PTSD crisis deepens, new treatment offers hope for scarred IDF veterans
US veterans disturbed by President Trump’s 'trivialization' of war
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.
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.
