Veterans

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

While under the influence of MDMA, patients are believed to be able to engage with traumatic memories while experiencing emotional regulation, trust, and psychological safety.

The dedicated treatment suite established for the MDMA-assisted psychotherapy clinical trial, where participants undergo supervised eight-hour treatment sessions. Illustrative image.
Koftan Halabi (L), founder of Isfiya's D-TEC, and Nechemia Peres, co-founder of Pitango Venture Capital, at the D-TEC Druze Tech-Fest.

From soldiering to start-ups: Israel's Druze community is building its own start-up ecosystem

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

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Knesset vote on a bill to freeze arrests of haredi draft evaders, in Jerusalem, July 14, 2026

Knesset votes to freeze arrests of ultra-Orthodox draft evaders amid IDF manpower crisis


Stolen child reunites with birth mother after 42 years apart

Jimmy Lippert Thyden from Virginia reunited with his Chilean birth mother last week after an entire life of separation.

 Neonatal incubator (illustrative).

IDF soldiers with PTSD must be able to get the help they need - editorial

The whole country, led by the government, must rally to ensure that IDF veterans suffering from PTSD receive the help they need.

An IDF soldier sits on a beach in Tel Aviv

Another IDF vet commits suicide waiting to be recognized as disabled

Donio took his own life the day after another IDF veteran, Bar Klaf, set himself on fire following a rejected request to be recognized as a disabled veteran.

 An IDF soldier holding a gun is silhouetted on the national flag.

IDF veteran self-immolates in Netanya after disability request denied

The man had applied to be recognized as disabled by the IDF, but the application was rejected, the Defense Ministry stated.

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Which bills did the Knesset pass in the shadow of judicial reform?

While turmoil reigned outside, which bills passed this term after joint efforts by the coalition and opposition?

 MEMBERS OF Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling coalition get ready to vote for the reasonableness bill on Monday night in the Knesset.

Ukrainian veteran with prosthesis removed from Wizz Air flight due 'safety reasons'

The injured soldier was attempting to return to his family after receiving treatment in Israel.

TRAVELERS CONVERGE at Ben-Gurion Airport late last month, as the skies begin to open up.

Defense Ministry launches online medical system for disabled IDF veterans

The launch of this groundbreaking platform is a key component of the "One Soul" reform, aimed at improving the quality of care provided to IDF veterans. 

 Israeli soldiers

Veteran Games: UK wants to learn accessibility from Israel

The Veteran Games are built around the reality that the whole family often struggles when an injured veteran returns from war and they have a crucial role to play in their loved one's recovery.

 Veterans are seen ahead of the Veteran Games in Israel.

Israeli American pilot Lou Lenart honored in LA wreath-laying ceremony

The event was held in honor of the 75th anniversary of the air strike at the Ad Halom bridge over Israel's southern Lakhish River.

 Former Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert Magnus and  and Col. Seth Byrom solute at the memorial ceremony for Lou Lenart on May 23, 2023.

US military veterans don't support extremists more than public - survey

Beliefs are not equally held amongst different branches of the military, with the Marine Corps veterans showing higher support for Antifa and the Proud Boys.

 American soldiers stand near military trucks, at al-Omar oil field in Deir Al Zor, Syria March 23, 2019