Veterans
Maccabi, TOM team up for disabled IDF veterans
The agreement reflects a shared commitment to ensure that anyone who wishes to train, compete, or pursue a sporting dream is able to do so.
Vehicle hits protester at wounded veterans' rights, benefits rally near Jerusalem's Chords Bridge
IDF veterans lost to suicide deserve full military honors - opinion
'Outraged and baffled': Jewish groups condemn Coast Guard for secret swastika policy change
Almost 20% of Lebanon War vets suffer from PTSD symptoms - survey
89% of First Lebanon War veterans have never sought help for their mental health issues.
Some 200 UK, Israeli veterans compete in fourth annual Veteran Games
The five-day-long Veteran Games saw disabled Israeli veterans compete against their British counterparts, who also went on cultural tours across Israel.
IDF soldiers scarred from service come to New York to heal
The trip was part of the flagship program of an organization called “Belev Echad” (Hebrew for “With One Heart”), which began as an impromptu initiative to help wounded IDF soldiers in need.
Lone soldiers under financial strain, fear IDF scholarship bill won't pass
Delays in the passing of the IDF scholarship bill have put many lone soldiers under financial strain, and if the law doesn't pass Monday, they fear they won't be able to continue their studies.
Disabled IDF veteran attempts to self-immolate in Jerusalem
The IDF veteran was stopped by police and firefighting forces while soaked in gasoline.
Disabled IDF veterans not satisfied with reforms - comptroller report
There are 58,154 disabled IDF veterans recognized by the Defense Ministry's Rehabilitation Department.
WWII veteran recognized as 'nazi fighter' by Justice Ministry
Giorgi Ginzburg, who came to Israel from Azerbaijan, fought for the Red Soviet Army during the war. He will now receive the acclaim and benefits that come with being a World War II hero.
Disabled IDF veteran tries to commit suicide outside DM office
A disabled IDF veteran attempted to end his life outside the Defense Ministry's Rehabilitation Division at Tel Hashomer.
Bill to abolish income test for disabled IDF veterans passes 1st reading
A bill to abolish the income test for disabled IDF veterans passed its first reading as part of the “One Soul” reform program.
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.
