Veterans
Trump administration to break ground on 250-foot Washington arch despite legal challenges
Although opponents say the arch requires congressional approval, Congress approved building a memorial at the site more than 100 years ago.
Jewish WWII British special forces veteran who fought against Nazis in Africa dies, aged 100
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy reduces PTSD in 80% of soldiers, Israeli study finds
From soldiering to start-ups: Israel's Druze community is building its own start-up ecosystem
Disabled IDF soldiers, veterans: Exercise your rights - Defense Ministry
The One Soul reform has improved and expanded services to assist the IDF’s disabled.
Itzik Saidian makes first public appearance since self-immolation
Saidian was greeted by President Isaac Herzog at an event hosted by Sheba Medical Center, where he has been hospitalized in the hospital's burn unit since the self-immolation.
Knesset passes reform to increase disabled IDF veterans' aid
Defense Minister Gantz and Finance Minister Liberman pushed the reform.
Israel joins Invictus Games for injured soldiers, veterans
The Jewish state is one of three new members of the Invictus Community of Nations, alongside Colombia and Nigeria, bringing the total number of member countries to 23.
Almost 20% of Lebanon War vets suffer from PTSD symptoms - survey
89% of First Lebanon War veterans have never sought help for their mental health issues.
Some 200 UK, Israeli veterans compete in fourth annual Veteran Games
The five-day-long Veteran Games saw disabled Israeli veterans compete against their British counterparts, who also went on cultural tours across Israel.
IDF soldiers scarred from service come to New York to heal
The trip was part of the flagship program of an organization called “Belev Echad” (Hebrew for “With One Heart”), which began as an impromptu initiative to help wounded IDF soldiers in need.
Lone soldiers under financial strain, fear IDF scholarship bill won't pass
Delays in the passing of the IDF scholarship bill have put many lone soldiers under financial strain, and if the law doesn't pass Monday, they fear they won't be able to continue their studies.
Disabled IDF veteran attempts to self-immolate in Jerusalem
The IDF veteran was stopped by police and firefighting forces while soaked in gasoline.
Disabled IDF veterans not satisfied with reforms - comptroller report
There are 58,154 disabled IDF veterans recognized by the Defense Ministry's Rehabilitation Department.
