Disabled Soldiers

Sixteen years later:

Critically injured IDF soldier re-enlists 16 years after injury

Aharon Karov, critically injured in Operation Cast Lead 16 years ago, re-enlists in the IDF as part of newly-formed Disabled Soldiers Department.

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.

IDF Disabled Veterans Demand Justice over Overhaul Plan

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

Defense Ministry: Hundreds of Soldiers to Receive Compensation

Some 300 IDF soldiers have been declared handicapped as a result of Operation Protective Edge last summer, the Defense Ministry said.