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Veterans with PTSD breakup Knesset meeting on Torah Study Law

War-wounded veterans were incensed over the position of members of Knesset and demanded that they pass laws for their sake as well as they are rushing to enact the new Basic Law.

Arutz Sheva Exclusive:

Wounded hero Ari Spitz's mission to empower others

Critically wounded in a booby-trapped building in Gaza, Ari Spitz lost both legs and a hand, but not his resolve. In a special Arutz Sheva podcast, he shares how recovery turned into a global mission.

Veterans with PTSD storm Channel 14 studio

Several reserve soldiers suffering from PTSD entered the studio during a live broadcast to raise awareness for their condition.

'Death To The IDF':

Arson and graffiti against American IDF veteran in Missouri

Three cars were set on fire and antisemitic graffiti, including the phrase “Death to the IDF,” was spray-painted in a residential neighborhood in St. Louis, late Tuesday night.

PTSD Accident:

Combat veteran shoots neighbor, victim asks only for compensation

A decorated combat engineer suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder mistakenly shot and seriously injured his neighbor. The victim has asked prosecutors not to seek punishment, only compensation.

Australia interrogates IDF veterans about their service

Australian immigration authorities demanded IDF veterans fill out a 13-page questionnaire about their Israeli military service.

New York’s Jews salute wounded IDF veterans

Gala dinner on behalf of wounded Israeli veterans held in New York.

State of Israel owes over NIS 1 trillion in unfunded pensions

Almost 40% owed to IDF veterans, following Gantz's insistence on NIS 1.1 billion increase in funding.

Likud rebellion underway over IDF bill?

Some members of the Likud have vowed to support Bennett's bill which would subsidize studies for IDF vets despite Netanyahu's opposition.

Georgia Tech students hold moment of silence for terror victims

'Georgia Tech students honor the memories of the victims by opening their minds and hearts to discover more about Israel.'

Life-changing journey

12 disabled IDF veterans visit New York

'The warm embrace we received from the Jewish community in New York has helped return us to life,' wounded IDF veteran says.

IDF veterans hired by Magen Am to patrol LA Jewish neighborhoods

In the wake of increasing anti-Semitism in Los Angeles, patrol made up mostly of IDF veterans helping to protect Jewish community.

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.

Gantz presents veteran rehabilitation reform

DM says plan will be brought for approval in coordination with PM next week. 'We have a moral and historic obligation to make change.'

Brother of IDF vet who set himself on fire: Pray for him

Itzik Saidian's family asks public to pray for his recovery. 'Rumors he is in critical condition are incorrect and bring us deep sorrow.'

'Radical anti-Zionist organizations turn cameras into weapons'

Wounded IDF veterans push Coalition Chairman Amsalem to to push advancement of anti-filming bill.

How Israel's tech scene is helping wounded combat veterans

Israeli tech teams work with wounded IDF veterans to overcome their individual disabilities and take back more of their lives.

Veterans meets 70 years after War of Independence

Members of 8th Armored Brigade, the oldest armored brigade in the IDF, reunite 70 years after they fought together.

'This school invites the spilling of soldiers' blood'

IDF soldiers and veterans protest outside school whose students participated in project depicting Israeli soldiers as war criminals.

'Israel will not allow a street to be named after Yasser Arafat'

PM Netanyahu backs IDF veterans, says street name did not receive government approval.

IDF veterans harassed by companies offering fake benefits

Report says companies posing as the Defense Ministry are calling IDF veterans and offering fraudulent benefits in scams.

President Honors IDF Wounded and Terror Victims

Rivlin and other officials inaugurate the first day of recognition for wounded vets and terror victims, watch a game of wheel-chair b-ball.

Bill to Expunge Soldiers' Juvenile Records Passes Preliminaries

Approved in preliminary hearing: bill to wipe clean soldiers' juvenile records, allow vets to be armed while serving in security positions.