Rehabilitation

Gaza hostages have returned from captivity, but still face fights over govt. rehabilitation support

Three years after October 7, former hostages describe continuing struggles with housing, sleep and family trauma, as questions emerge over funding allocated for long-term support.

Released hostages during a Lehoshit Yad event.
JGive founder and CEO Ori Ben Shlomo.

Nearly three years after Oct. 7, Israeli donations keep climbing as philanthropy shifts to recovery

The 19 participants of the first Oz VeRuach cohort achieved a 100% employment rate in hi-tech companies. The program is now looking to expand. PremiumPremium

Don't leave any wounded behind': program helping veterans find work expands to 500

A woman draws her bow at a Warriors of Israel event.

Warriors of Israel rebrands as over 90,000 wounded Israeli veterans need lifelong care, community


After 500 days, 83% of Tekuma area residents return home, report reveals

According to the report, NIS 7 billion from the directorate’s five-year NIS 19 billion budget was invested in 2024.

 After 500 days, 83% of Tekuma residents have returned home.

What surgery is Romi Gonen expected to have on her wounded hand? - explainer

Romi Gonen is expected to undergo surgery in hopes of regaining at least part of the lost function.

 Close-up of xray of hand.

Released hostage Naama Levy spent months alone in a Hamas tunnel, rehab lead reveals

"Until all of them return, there will be no full rehabilitation for either them or the public. The psychological scars will persist."

 Families of four released hostages reunite with the returned hostages, January 25, 2025.

Tnuva launches sports groups for war victim rehabilitation

Tnuva is deepening its collaboration with the Etgarim organization, jointly establishing Haetgaristim, dedicated sports groups for rehabilitating war victims.

 The Etgarist Staff Sergeant Matan Misan, who lost his legs in combat in the Gaza Strip, and Ron Benjano, a volunteer with the Etgarim organization

Beit Issie Shapiro: Breaking barriers for Israelis with disabilities

Beit Issie’s vision is clear: Every person with a disability deserves equal rights and the opportunity to participate in communal life.

 Beit Issie Shapiro in Ra’anana.

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.