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Disabled IDF veteran says he was forced to leave McDonald's with service dog

In the interview, Levy explained that he does not often go out, especially to crowded places, because of his post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

(FILE PHOTO) A food delivery man waits outside a McDonalds restaurant in Tel Aviv. April 18, 2020
The dedicated treatment suite established for the MDMA-assisted psychotherapy clinical trial, where participants undergo supervised eight-hour treatment sessions. Illustrative image.

MDMA-assisted psychotherapy reduces PTSD in 80% of soldiers, Israeli study finds

IDF soldiers patrol by the Lebanese border in northern Israel, June 9, 2026

Defense Ministry, FIDF to establish new brain injury rehabilitation center for wounded soldiers

Israeli soldier Elor Azaria, who was caught on video shooting a wounded Palestinian assailant in the head as he lay on the ground, sits during a hearing at a military appeals court in Tel Aviv during which he was charged with manslaughter on April 18, 2016.

Israel Katz's populist push to pardon Elor Azaria puts Israel at serious risk - comment


Disabled IDF veteran attempts to self-immolate in Jerusalem

The IDF veteran was stopped by police and firefighting forces while soaked in gasoline.

Israeli veterans and disabled IDF soldiers protest outside the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, for better financial and medical aid and support,  May 5, 2021.

Remembrance Day: How Israel cares for the families of fallen soldiers

The Defense Ministry's Department of Families and Commemorations cares for all bereaved families, in Israel and abroad.

 Arye Mualem

IDF holds remembrance operation ahead of Remembrance Day

Troops in the 80th Division of the Southern Command are holding three-day-long "operation" to honor veterans who fought in the War of Independence.

 IDF soldiers are holding an operation for Remembrance Day.

Defense Ministry program for disabled veterans moves forward

Approximately 7,200 applicants are awaiting responses regarding recognition of their disabilities and the degree of help that will be offered to them. The One Soul program will speed up the process.

A protest by disabled IDF veterans in Tel Aviv, April 18, 2021

Reuven Magen, IDF veteran who survived attack in Gaza war, dies at 27

A soldier in the 53rd Armored Regiment, Magen was wounded and survived after a mortar shell exploded during Operation Protective Edge in 2014.

IDF FORCES operate inside the Gaza Strip during Operation Protective Edge

IDF vet who self-immolated speaks, first recording since incident

Saidian first woke up from a medically induced coma in September, and he thanked his doctors in honor of Doctors Appreciation Day.

 Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi visits Itzik Saidian and his family in hospital

These Israeli mental health nonprofits were started by those who struggled

What could be more powerful than being helped by those who have struggled with the same issues you face? These four nonprofits were founded with that very premise.

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IDF veterans discuss IDF and Israel with US college students

The Belev Echad organization works with Chabad on Campus to young IDF veterans to the US for two weeks of exposure, awareness and inspiration.

 Belev Echad soldier Amit Schachar speaking at Chabad of University of Chicago (Notice the protests in the background).

IDF veteran who self-immolated regains consciousness

Itzik Saidian, a disabled veteran who set himself on fire at a Defense Ministry office in April, is awake and responsive.

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi meets with family of disabled veteran Itzik Saidian

IDF Chief of Staff Kohavi visits Itzik Saidian in hospital

Itzik Saidian self-immolated in April to protest the treatment received by PTSD-stricken disabled IDF veterans.

 Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi visits Itzik Saidian and his family in hospital