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


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

Gantz approves new work compensation for disabled IDF veterans

The steps taken to assist the rehabilitation of disabled IDF veterans have been coming thick and fast since the "One Soul" reform was approved in May.

 Defense Minister Benny Gantz at Knesset meeting, September 5, 2021.

Defense Ministry to grant NIS 3,000 for disabled IDF vet. students

The grant will be used to fund a computer for 500 disabled IDF veterans.

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

Michal Herzog visits IDF vet who self-immolated

Itzik Saidian, a 26-year-old veteran of the Golani Brigade, arrived at the offices of the Defense Ministry’s Rehabilitation Division in Petah Tikva where he set himself on fire.

Michal Herzog, the wife of Israel's President Isaac Herzog, visited a disabled veteran who set himself on fire at a Defense Ministry office in April.

Defense Ministry launches improved services for disabled IDF veterans

The new online service is the first of several proposed ideas that the Defense Ministry hopes to launch as part of their reforms to the system.

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

Defense Ministry appoints team to update PTSD evaluations for vets

Mental health treatment for IDF veterans has been in the spotlight since a disabled IDF war veteran set himself on fire in April in front of the Defense Ministry's Rehabilitation Division.

Alternate Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Benny Gantz seen during a visit on the Israel-Lebanon border, Northern Israel, on November 17, 2020.

Israeli reform for soldiers suffering from PTSD moves forward

Most recently, disabled IDF veteran Itzik Saidian, who was suffering from PTSD following his service, sparked protest among Israelis regarding the inadequate treatment IDF soldiers receive.

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

Singer Idan Amedi visits IDF veteran Itzik Saidian at the hospital

At Saidian's bedside, Amedi chose to play the song "Nigmar," a song he wrote during his military service, which describes how Israeli society reacted to the end of the 2008-2009 war in Gaza.

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