Disabled Veterans

Avraham Fried moved by officer who lost his legs in Syria

Rabbi Liraz Zeira, a Chabad emissary and IDF officer wounded in Syria, received an emotional welcome from singer Avraham Fried during the Yud Tes Kislev “Tzama” celebration in Jerusalem.

Moving:

Soldier critically injured in Gaza dances at a friend's wedding

Sergeant (res.) Ari Spitz, a Givati soldier critically injured in the war against Hamas, dances at a friend's wedding using prosthetics, praising his friends' dedication.

After pouring liquid on himself

Disabled IDF vet tries to break into rehab office

A PTSD-stricken veteran of Operation Protective Edge attempted to infiltrate a Defense Ministry facility, prompting emergency psychiatric care at Rambam Medical Center.

Following extensive legal battle:

IDF undertaker recognized as disabled veteran

Court overturns Defense Ministry’s rejection, acknowledges trauma endured by long-serving military undertaker exposed to Israel’s most harrowing disasters.

Gaza border

Combat vet with PTSD thought to be terrorist, nearly eliminated

IDF troops were called to a suspicious individual lying near the Gaza border fence yelling 'Allahu Akbar.' Only once the troops shot the suspect in the leg, was his identity learned.

Defense Ministry:

Over 13,500 soldiers wounded in the war

The Defense Ministry's Department of Rehabilitation published data on the soldiers it is currently treating. 66% of wounded soldiers are reservists.

Price of Israel's wars:

More than 70,000 disabled soldiers under care of Rehab. Division

The number of disabled IDF soldiers treated at the Rehabilitation Division of the Ministry of Defense has crossed the 70,000 mark for the first time.

Disabled veteran throws stun grenade at security guards

Disabled IDF veteran with history of violent acts throws explosive at guards at Defense Ministry rehabilitation facility.

Defense Ministry estimates:

12,500 veterans to be recognized as disabled due to war

Officials in the Rehabilitation Department are discussing the immediate need for more staff to contend with the influx of disabled veterans.

Women's power:

Neshek women come out in support of Israel and IDF Soldiers

'We, women of New York, may be geographically distanced from Israel, but our hearts are connected as one.'

Defense Ministry:

Disabled vets to be exempted from standing in line

Defense Min. sending new disability cards to thousands of disabled IDF veterans who will now be eligible for new benefits.

Gantz meets IDF disabled org: We will fight and win together

Defense Minister holds pre-Rosh Hashannah meeting with IDF organization for disables soldiers and veterans. 'Soldiers fight on all fronts.'

Condition of disabled IDF vet who set himself on fire improves

26-year-old disabled IDF veteran Itzik Saidian showing signs of improvement, after being hospitalized from self-immolation.

57,277 IDF veterans are recognized as disabled

Defense Ministry publishes data as Israel marks the Day of Appreciation for Those Wounded in Israel’s Wars and in Terrorist Attacks.

623 wounded in 2015 considered disabled IDF veterans

Defense Ministry releases statistics to mark Appreciation Day for wounded soldiers and terror victims; President to hold official ceremony.

IDF Disabled Veterans Demand Justice over Overhaul Plan

IDF's overhaul plan reneges on benefits agreements signed in 2013, advocates for veteran rights argue.

Disabled Veterans Prepare for Bike Ride in Negev

Hundreds of disabled veterans are set to embark on an extraordinary bike trip to salute the Israeli Paralympians.