Idf veteran

HRF petitions Lithuanian court to investigate Israeli dental student for alleged Gaza war crimes

In its March complaint to Lithuanian authorities, the HRF claimed that S.G. served in the “Vampire Empire” company of the 52nd Battalion in the 401st Armored Brigade.

 The new Israeli "Barak" tank
Simcha Applebaum serving as deputy commander within the 188th Brigade.

Holocaust survivor, Yom Kippur War hero Colonel Simcha Applebaum dies at 99

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attends the funeral of Israeli soldier Hadar Goldin, who's body had been held captive by Hamas in Gaza since 2014 and released a few days ago, at the Kfar Saba military cemetery.

Is the next round of musical chairs within senior IDF posts on the way? - analysis

Renderings of the Jusidman Rehabilitation Hospital campus in Sde Dov, North Tel Aviv. Credit: MYS Architects.

Israel to build new NIS 1.1 billion rehabilitation hospital in Tel Aviv


Police clash with combat veteran demonstrators outside Knesset, punch protest leader

The protests, which have been ongoing in recent weeks, demand government action to assist soldiers in coping with trauma resulting from their military service. 

Israeli soldiers with PTSD, demanding better rights and conditions, block a road outside the Knesset, Israel’s parliament in Jerusalem, August 18, 2025.

From battlefield to brotherhood

Inside the powerful journey of wounded Israeli soldiers finding healing and hope with Brothers for Life

RABBI CHAIM LEVINE (3rd R) and Yaniv Leidner (3rd L) at the Iron Brother 2022 Challenge

Bazan backs veteran rehab and Paralympic athletes in groundbreaking national program

As part of its social commitment, Bazan supports wounded veterans’ recovery and sponsors athletes' training for LA 2028 Paralympics

 Bazab CEO Asaf Almagor: "It's a moral obligation to stand by those who choose to rise, lead, and represent the best of the Israeli spirit.”

Zahal Disabled Veterans head at 'Post' conference: Israel will have over 100,000 wounded by 2030

Defense Ministry estimates there will be over 100k wounded soldiers by 2030.

 Adv. Edan Kleiman, Chairman, The Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization with Sam Zusaman, CEO BSE Global Alternate Governor Brooklyn Nets.

‘The light will defeat the darkness’: Israelis unite to remember the fallen

The campaign’s tagline, “Only those who remember know what could have been given,” appears at the start of each hike.

 Tour group at memorial sight for fallen soldiers.

Charting a path forward for mental health care in the wake of war - opinion

In the weeks and months following October 7, many veterans from previous conflicts have been turning to hospitals, mental health centers, and primary care physicians for support.

 SGT. GAYA ZUBERY, a paramedic in the 188th Armored Brigade who was shot and seriously wounded while treating wounded soldiers in Gaza, undergoes rehabilitation at Sheba Medical Center.

Protests held outside NYC comedy club for 'ask an IDF soldier' event

The event saw 45 minutes of Hughes questioning the former soldiers, and another 45 minutes of the reservists fielding questions from the crowd.

New York Stock Exchange surrounded by pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel protests

HaGal Sheli (My Wave) champions healing and resilience at White House summit


Israeli War of Independence veteran finally makes Aliyah at 96

Canadian-born Irving Matlow, who fought to ensure Israel's existence, finally returns as a citizen.


Meet the people helping IDF soldiers with PTSD

‘The huge hug, thank you I got was what I needed.’

 Dvir Dahan during his IDF service.