Veterans
Jewish WWII British special forces veteran who fought against Nazis in Africa dies, aged 100
Cairo-born Jack Mann served as a radio operator in a reconnaissance and raiding unit formed to fight Nazis in Africa, later joining the SAS and SBS, including a posting in Mandatory Palestine.
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy reduces PTSD in 80% of soldiers, Israeli study finds
From soldiering to start-ups: Israel's Druze community is building its own start-up ecosystem
Israel Katz's populist push to pardon Elor Azaria puts Israel at serious risk - comment
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.”
British 100-year-old walking hero Captain Tom Moore died of COVID-19
"It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our dear father, Captain Sir Tom Moore," his daughters said in a statement.
Who was Captain Tom, British war veteran who became famous overnight?
Here are some facts about Captain Tom, as he is known to the British public.
Last widow of US Civil War veteran dies at age 101
Few knew about the marriage, which was kept secret to avoid a scandal.
Why did the Golani Brigade commander burn a platoon's flags and symbols?
One former staff sargeant said he recognized his strap and several of the flags in the pictures, adding that he believed the incident was disrespectful to past generations and fallen soldiers.
