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.
IDF chief Zamir visits wounded soldiers at Sheba Medical Center ahead of Rosh Hashanah
Adidas apologizes for campaign featuring disabled IDF soldier following calls to boycott
Adidas faces boycott calls over 'single shoe' campaign with former Israel soldier and amputee
Reuven Magen, IDF veteran who survived attack in Gaza war, dies at 27
A soldier in the 53rd Armored Regiment, Magen was wounded and survived after a mortar shell exploded during Operation Protective Edge in 2014.
IDF vet who self-immolated speaks, first recording since incident
Saidian first woke up from a medically induced coma in September, and he thanked his doctors in honor of Doctors Appreciation Day.
These Israeli mental health nonprofits were started by those who struggled
What could be more powerful than being helped by those who have struggled with the same issues you face? These four nonprofits were founded with that very premise.
IDF veterans discuss IDF and Israel with US college students
The Belev Echad organization works with Chabad on Campus to young IDF veterans to the US for two weeks of exposure, awareness and inspiration.
IDF veteran who self-immolated regains consciousness
Itzik Saidian, a disabled veteran who set himself on fire at a Defense Ministry office in April, is awake and responsive.
IDF Chief of Staff Kohavi visits Itzik Saidian in hospital
Itzik Saidian self-immolated in April to protest the treatment received by PTSD-stricken disabled IDF veterans.
Gantz approves new work compensation for disabled IDF veterans
The steps taken to assist the rehabilitation of disabled IDF veterans have been coming thick and fast since the "One Soul" reform was approved in May.
Defense Ministry to grant NIS 3,000 for disabled IDF vet. students
The grant will be used to fund a computer for 500 disabled IDF veterans.
Michal Herzog visits IDF vet who self-immolated
Itzik Saidian, a 26-year-old veteran of the Golani Brigade, arrived at the offices of the Defense Ministry’s Rehabilitation Division in Petah Tikva where he set himself on fire.
Defense Ministry launches improved services for disabled IDF veterans
The new online service is the first of several proposed ideas that the Defense Ministry hopes to launch as part of their reforms to the system.
