People of the IDF World Israel News FEB 16, 2026
WATCH: Israel’s veterans are fighting to live again
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Since Oct. 7, a surge of Israeli veterans have been thrust into a second war at home—battling PTSD, emotional numbness, stigma, and slow bureaucracy—as they fight for the chance to reclaim their lives.
Across Israel, soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are fighting for recognition, access to rehabilitation frameworks, and the support they desperately need.
Some have struggled in silence.
Some have tragically paid with their lives.
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