Veterans

Traffic police officers on Highway 1 aided an IDF combat veteran suffering a severe panic attack and flashback, using grounding techniques and driving him safely to a trauma center.

Liza Lazar, a former IDF combat soldier, shares her arduous journey of battling severe PTSD following her military service, and finding a renewed sense of purpose through the "Now I" rehabilitation program for female veterans.

Hostage survivor Rom Braslavski released a powerful video condemning government silence over the suicide of over 120 IDF combat veterans with PTSD since October 7.

Ahead of Suicide Prevention Day, Israeli organizations launch a campaign urging citizens to actively reach out to combat veterans rather than sending casual text messages.

The Supreme Court President suggested that Zini reconsider his demand for the disclosure of the names, but the Shin Bet head was not convinced. The Supreme Court ruled again that those who petitioned anonymously must reveal their identities, while stopping short of determining whether they were in contempt of court for failing to comply with the previous order.

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, the insurance and finance company chose to give its agents hundreds of bottles of wine from the TERRA UMA association, produced by combatants dealing with PTSD as part of a unique rehabilitation program.

The discussion was scheduled after the organization sent an official letter to the Knesset demanding an urgent debate, creating a consensus between coalition and opposition members. According to the organization, IDF veterans are forced to deal with lengthy procedures, repeated boards, and uncertainty regarding their status and rights.

The "Ma'aganat HaBayit" center, to be established at the Shavit Marina in the Kishon, will offer combat veterans and their families therapeutic sailing, support groups, and art therapy as part of a holistic rehabilitation model of the "Choosing Life" program, recognized by the Ministry of Defense.