Idf veteran

Rebuilding the mind after battle: How FIDF is revolutionizing trauma care for Israel’s veterans

From nationwide mental health clinics to dedicated reserve family support, FIDF is establishing a long-term safety net for combat veterans and their loved ones.

Major General (Res.) Nadav Padan, the CEO of FIDF, speaks at the launching ceremony of the "Returning to Life" Clinic, an outpatient mental health clinic in Modi'in, on December 21, 2025.
Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir visits wounded soldiers at Sheba Medical Center, September 8, 2026.

IDF chief Zamir visits wounded soldiers at Sheba Medical Center ahead of Rosh Hashanah

Shalev Biton, Israeli athlete and amputee who lost his left leg in May 2021 while serving in the IDF’s Nahal Brigade during Operation Guardian of the Walls.

Adidas apologizes for campaign featuring disabled IDF soldier following calls to boycott

Shalev Biton, Israeli athlete and amputee who lost his left leg in May 2021 while serving in the IDF’s Nahal Brigade during Operation Guardian of the Walls.

Adidas faces boycott calls over 'single shoe' campaign with former Israel soldier and amputee


'One Soul' reform passes first vote, will proceed to second, third readings

The amendment will allow for the establishment of a team of experts to recommend unique housing options for IDF veterans suffering from PTSD.

 Israeli soldiers

Former IDF fighter pilot released from detainment after publishing threats against PM

Israeli cabinet ministers on Sunday demanded a strong response from law enforcement over the incitement.

 Ze'ev Raz speaks during a protest against a controversial agreement reached over the past few months between the government and large energy companies over natural gas production, in central Tel Aviv, on November 28, 2015.

New York Jewry comes out in support of Israel, IDF

Guests from across the US were introduced to young Israeli soldiers and security officers who were gravely wounded during their service yet returned to life.

 GALA HEROES in New York.

Israeli nonprofit 'Restart' launches crowdfunding to help IDF veterans

Restart has provided innovative solutions for many wounded IDF veterans to help them with their everyday struggles, and is currently raising money to provide similar aid to as many more as possible.

  David Leitner's durable, lightweight carbon-fiber leg shield, developed by Elbit via Restart's Makers for Heroes program.

Benny Gantz participates in event for disabled IDF veterans

Gantz discussed the Defense Ministry's decision to recognize IDF veterans who became severely ill after working in the Kishon River and the "One Soul" reform.

 Defense Minister Benny Gantz attends an event for disabled IDF veterans.

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.

 Courage in Motion riders.

Grapevine October 19, 2022: A peopled holy day

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 ‘THE FEAST of the Rejoicing of the Law at the Synagogue in Leghorn, Italy’ (1850) by Solomon Alexander Hart.

IDF veterans tour US college campuses to change narrative on Israeli-Arab conflict

Dana Ophir and Matan Rutger, former IDF soldiers that were wounded during their service, toured close to a dozen colleges on the East Coast.

 Wounded-in-action IDF veterans toured American college campuses and tried to change the narrative towards the conflict.

Where to house traumatized IDF soldiers? Defense Min. debates

The Defense Ministry committee will examine the unique needs of IDF disabled people dealing with post-trauma – specifically in the field of housing.

IDF soldiers of the ultra-Orthodox 'Nahal Brigade' seen silhouetted holding their weapons at an Israeli army base in Beersheba, southern Israel, March 31, 2014.

IDF captain who stopped Syrian forces in Yom Kippur War dies at 71

Israel's Brigadier General Emi Plant helped stop Syrian forces in the battles of the Golan Heights during the Yom Kippur War, despite harrowing odds.

 MAPPING OUT the Yom Kippur War in the Northern Command, October 10, 1973.