The Defense Ministry’s Rehabilitation Department says it has treated some 22,000 wounded soldiers since October 7, 2023, more than half of whom are suffering from mental health conditions.
According to the Defense Ministry, some 58 percent of those treated by the rehab centers since the start of the war are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health conditions.
Among the 22,000 soldiers, around 63 percent are reservists.
Including previous wars, the ministry says the rehab department is caring for a total of 82,400 wounded veterans.
It forecasts that by the end of 2026, the center will receive another 10,000 wounded veterans, most of whom will be suffering from PTSD or other mental health conditions.
The rehab department’s budget stands at NIS 8.3 billion, NIS 4.1 billion of which is dedicated to treating those with mental health conditions, the ministry says.
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