Rehabilitation

After Gaza war, wounded IDF reservists face a new fight, rebuilding life and identity

HUMAN AFFAIRS: As the ceasefire holds, thousands of wounded reservists face a new battle, rebuilding careers, bodies, and identity after Gaza. One soldier’s story shows what recovery really takes.

Aaron Bours, 35, during one of his final days of intensive rehabilitation at Sheba Medical Center
PARTICIPANTS IN Adi Negev-Nahalat Eran's Disability Awareness Month inclusive race, December 31, 2025.

Diaspora youth mark Disability Awareness Month in inclusive race at Israeli rehabilitation village

Ze'ev Elkin (L), pictured in December 2025.

Elkin's 'six out of 10' remark frames a broader debate on Israel's civilian reality - analysis

 An illustrative image of a nurse writing a prescription.

Hospital discharge should not be the finish line: Doctors must help patients reintegrate - opinion


Belev Echad raises $4.7M to aid wounded IDF soldiers at annual NYC gala

Attendees were deeply moved by firsthand accounts from IDF soldiers who were wounded while bravely defending Israel from the brutal Hamas massacre on October 7.

 Belev Echad honors 13 wounded IDF soldiers at the annual Belev Echad Gala in New York, November 25, 2024.

With a NIS 12 million investment: Medical Care expands

Medical Care expands its young rehabilitation department with a new young rehabilitation unit and a day hospitalization unit, with a shared investment of NIS 12 million.

 Medical Care

Angels in Yellow at Reuth TLV

Global volunteers at Reuth TLV play vital roles, uplifting patients and finding purpose while navigating wartime challenges in Israel.

 Volunteers at Reuth TLV Rehabilitation Hospital. From right to left: Shakeera, Tworwski, and Lea.

Hero to Hero: Rehabilitation program for wounded soldiers celebrates in ceremony

"Hero to Hero is far more than physical rehabilitation. It serves as a bridge between two worlds—wounded soldiers and the heroes of Special in Uniform."

 Riding horses for rehabilitation with the Hero to Hero organization

From battlefield to mountaintop: IDF troops wounded in Gaza go hike in Nepal

Wounded IDF veterans take on the Annapurna trek in Nepal in a climb toward recovery.

 Wounded IDF soldiers are seen hiking through Nepal's Annapurna Mountains.

Innovative treatments for phantom limb pain: Israel's approach to cutting-edge rehabilitation

Amidst the challenges of war and high rates of amputation, Israeli researchers and institutions are leading the way in innovative treatments for phantom limb pain (PLP).

The 6Degrees wearable ‘MyMove’ plus into treatment increases patient motivation and allows real-time results and provides the therapist with daily updates on changes in parameters (speed, range, and angles) for each patient.”

He fought for the chance to fight: A combat medic's story

‘We have only one Israel – I am proud to fight for it.’

 IDF soldier operates in the Gaza Strip.

Robots in rehabilitation: Enhancing physiotherapy with socially assistive robots

Socially assistive robots (SARs) are transforming physiotherapy for post-stroke patients, significantly improving rehabilitation outcomes by providing consistent, encouraging guidance and interaction.

 A PATIENT undergoes physiotherapy treatment combined with innovative technology.

Reuth TLV Rehabilitation Hospital Building Israel’s cares for those who sacrificed everything

With unprecedented numbers of wounded since Oct. 7, Reuth TLV has become the forefront of rehabilitation, emphasizing the critical need for more resources and professionals in this vital field.

 AYAL YOUNG, the most seriously wounded member of Kibbutz Alumim’s civilian security squad on Oct. 7, at Reuth TLV Hospital.

Transforming boarding school counseling for Israel’s at-risk children - opinion

Israel's boarding schools play a crucial role in rehabilitating 6,500 at-risk children, yet the vital role of counselors remains undervalued and underpaid. Recognizing these counselors is crucial.

 COUNSELORS POSE at Kfar Nardim, a therapeutic village that serves as a warm home for children and youth-at-risk, aged six-18.