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


Knesset passes reform to increase disabled IDF veterans' aid

Defense Minister Gantz and Finance Minister Liberman pushed the reform.

Benny Gantz and Avigdor Liberman shake hands after meeting.

Israel joins Invictus Games for injured soldiers, veterans

The Jewish state is one of three new members of the Invictus Community of Nations, alongside Colombia and Nigeria, bringing the total number of member countries to 23.

 The Invictus Games in The Hague

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.

 Israeli soldiers in Jezzine, Lebanon, during the first Lebanon War. 1984.

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.

 British and Israeli veterans compete in the fourth annual Veteran Games in Tel Aviv

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.

 THE MAY 2022 Belev Echad delegation pose in front of the Brooklyn Bridge, on May 15, 2022.

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.

There are more than 6,000 lone soldiers serving in the IDF with no family to support them and provide for them. They are highly motivated to serve the country with a large number serving in combat units.

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.

Disabled IDF veterans not satisfied with reforms - comptroller report

There are 58,154 disabled IDF veterans recognized by the Defense Ministry's Rehabilitation Department.

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

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.

 World War II veteran Giorgi Ginzburg

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.

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