Veterans

As Israel’s PTSD crisis deepens, new treatment offers hope for scarred IDF veterans

Combat veterans fight for recognition and care, while a new treatment emerges as a possible solution for PTSD.

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U.S. President Donald Trump reacts during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on March 26, 2026 in Washington, DC.

US veterans disturbed by President Trump’s 'trivialization' of war

Police block an entrance road after a gunman opened fire at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, U.S., March 12, 2026, in a still image from video.

Old Dominion shooting victim identified as US Army veteran Lt. Col. Brandon Shah

MACCABI WORLD UNION CEO Roy Hessing (left) and Tikkun Olam Makers founder Gidi Grinstein pose after signing their organizations' collaboration agreement.

Maccabi, TOM team up for disabled IDF veterans


Vets group helps Americans and Israelis cure deep wounds

Heroes to Heroes brings veterans from across the United States to Israel so they can experience the Jewish State’s ability to cure their deepest wounds.

 Heroes to Heroes veterans Harrison Manyoma (right) and Omar Jana seen after getting baptized in the Jordan River

Dear Israelis, dear veterans

We are convinced that the memory of our fallen and the common victory over Nazism has always been and will continue to be a uniting factor.

A World War Two veteran holds a flower and Israel's national flag during a march in Jerusalem commemorating the 70th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day May 10, 2015

Palmach Veteran Naomi Polani honored by President Reuven Rivlin

Rivlin called her “the mother of the entertainment units.”

President Reuven Rivlin

Pigeons, winged warriors that helped Israel to victory 70 years ago

Lacking communication devices during the war, the Israeli forces relied on a clandestine network of 68 dovecots spread across the country, and ran 'pigeoneer' courses for soldiers.

Pigeon handler Haim Wolf holds a carrier pigeon in Kibbutz Givat Brenner, Israel, April 1, 2018. Picture taken April 1, 2018

Grapevine: Presidential travels

The prominence of the Recanati family can be traced back to Saloniki in Greece, where its members were among the leaders of the Jewish community.

FROM LEFT: Udi and Dina Recanati with Ruthie Ofek.

Disabled veterans wheel through Jerusalem in annual torch race

Rivlin meets with disabled soldiers several times a year in different parts of the country.

President Reuven Rivlin meets disabled veteran cyclists in Jerusalem

Rivlin recognizes disabled soldiers and victims of terror

"We could do more for you,” President Reuven Rivlin acknowledged, pledging: “And we will do more for you.”

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin and national chairman for the Organization of Victims of Terrorism Abie Moses

American women war veterans visit Israel for spiritual healing

"Every day is a battle both physically and mentally. Jerusalem has given me a sense of purpose." says Iraq War vet.

Rocio Villanueva, 31, of Escondido, California (second from the right), joins hands with other US women veterans prior to being baptized in the Jordan River

Int’l delegation visits Israel to raise funds for disabled soldiers

“When the Ashdod center is built, they will be able to come and get the rehabilitation treatments without having to travel long distances.”

Delegation members and participants (from left): Dr. Moshe Shemma, col. res. and executive director of ZDVF; Gabi Ashkenazi, former chief of general staff; and Haim Ronen, executive director of ZVDO.

WATCH: WWII veterans march through Jerusalem to commemorate VE Day

"I admire you all greatly, and the Jewish people owe you an immense debt of gratitude," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the veterans.

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph Dunford meet with WWII veterans in Jerusalem to commemorate Victory in Europe Day