Veterans
Vehicle hits protester at wounded veterans' rights, benefits rally near Jerusalem's Chords Bridge
A vehicle hit an activist during a protest at Chords Bridge in Jerusalem, with police searching for the driver. The protest called for support for wounded soldiers, including those with PTSD.
IDF veterans lost to suicide deserve full military honors - opinion
'Outraged and baffled': Jewish groups condemn Coast Guard for secret swastika policy change
Defense Ministry treating 82,400 wounded soldiers and veterans, up 22,000 since start of war
IDF wounded veterans receive honors at tribute event
The tribute event opened with TED lectures by IDF wounded Oren Blitzblau and Dana Pinchasov, continued with a lecture by the poet Shimrit Orr, author of the song “Hallelujah."
FIDF holds sixth annual bike ride in Israel in support of soldiers
The cyclists visited several IDF bases during their ride, from the Mount Hermon military base to the 91st Gallilee Division, which oversees security along the border with Lebanon.
Veterans' Day: Afghanistan vet reflects on US withdrawal - opinion
Micah Quinney Jones dedicated years to service in the US army. The US withdrawal from Afghanistan has left him with conflicting emotions.
Building Jerusalem’s ‘other’ wall, one honoree at a time
As the United States celebrates Veterans Day, Israel’s Ammunition Hill, the battle site that led to Jerusalem’s reunification, adds its 500th honoree on Jewish National Fund-USA’s Wall of Honor.
IDF disabled veterans to share stories with schoolchildren
During IDF Disabled Veterans Appreciation Month, students will attend ceremonies, lessons and meetings with veterans to learn more about them.
This veteran doctor has saved the lives of thousands
Raised in New York City, Dr. Bernard Kabakow completed his graduate studies at Harvard University and then did his medical training at the University of Vermont Medical School.
Hundreds of disabled IDF veterans protest by Knesset, Defense Ministry
Promised reforms for the rights of disabled veterans have been stalled as the Finance and Defense ministries squabble over budget.
IDF disabled veterans group sets up protest tent at Knesset
The reform, called "One Soul" is designed to improve the treatment and rehabilitation of disabled IDF veterans.
Disabled IDF veterans protest as Saidian remains in critical condition
Caregivers announce that they would be holding a full strike of services until the Defense Ministry fixes issues with their working conditions.
IDF vet's self-immolation leads to protests outside Defense Ministry
The protests demanded there be changes in the defense ministry's rehabilitation program, claiming it "provides disabled veterans with poor treatment and steals their rights."
