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Brad Pitt on screen, retired IDF combat dogs in the seats
HaHolchim BaRosh arranged the screening; it supports Oketz veterans as they transition into civilian life and maintains a community for former unit members.
Government extends emergency reservist call-ups through November, lowers cap to 200,000
Rebuilding the mind after battle: How FIDF is revolutionizing trauma care for Israel’s veterans
IDF chief Zamir visits wounded soldiers at Sheba Medical Center ahead of Rosh Hashanah
IDF holds remembrance operation ahead of Remembrance Day
Troops in the 80th Division of the Southern Command are holding three-day-long "operation" to honor veterans who fought in the War of Independence.
Defense Ministry program for disabled veterans moves forward
Approximately 7,200 applicants are awaiting responses regarding recognition of their disabilities and the degree of help that will be offered to them. The One Soul program will speed up the process.
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.
