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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 465

wounded soldiers

Hazel and David Brief hold a photo book made by their son Yona Brief, who died 14 months after Hamas terrorists shot him 13 times on October 7, 2024 in Kfar Aza, at their home in Modi'in, December 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Sam McNeil)
December 25, 2024, 5:35 pm
A symbol of ‘Don’t quit’: The IDF soldier who died 417 days after being shot 13 times on Oct. 7
His spirit never waned, say parents of Yona Betzalel Brief, 23, an Israeli-US citizen from Modiin who has come to emblemize sacrifice made by hundreds of fallen Israeli troops
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Yosi Sochr, 34, an Israeli reservist and father of four who was severely wounded fighting in Gaza, embraces his wife as he recovers at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, Israel, September 23, 2024. (REUTERS/Amir Cohen)
October 7, 2024, 12:42 pm
A year on, wounded Israeli reserves soldiers face long road to recovery
For hundreds of thousands of reservists, who bear the brunt of war while meeting family obligations, enduring challenges will impact their lives and Israeli society for years ahead
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Miri Berger, left, and Aryeh Katz, right, co-founders of 6Degrees, donate their MyMove, virtual reality game, to Tamir, a soldier recently wounded in fighting in the Gaza Strip at Sheba Medical Center on August 28, 2024. (Diana Bletter/Times of Israel)
September 26, 2024, 8:29 am
Israeli virtual reality game helps dozens of new war amputees reduce phantom pain
Start-up 6Degrees says their immersive approach cuts phantom pain faster than current treatments; amputees do physical therapy on their own in an over-stressed healthcare system
By Diana Bletter
Illustrative: A Israeli soldier wounded during fighting in Gaza works with a physiotherapist at the Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem, Feb. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
August 23, 2024, 11:07 am
From Gaza to LA: Can Paralympics dream help wounded soldiers get back their fighting spirit?
Aiming to provide motivation and spirit to soldiers facing grueling rehab, sporting officials are already looking at those injured in current fighting as 2028 Paralympic hopefuls
By Amy Spiro
IDF soldiers wounded in the war with Hamas walk in the rehabilitation division of Sheba hospital in Ramat Gan, December 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)
August 14, 2024, 1:01 pm
Defense Ministry Rehabilitation Department says over 10,000 troops treated since Oct. 7
Body says 35% suffering from PTSD; forecasts that by 2030, it will be treating a total of 100,000 people, including from previous wars
By Emanuel Fabian
Illustrative - A bombed-out car in Kiryat Shmona, July 11, 2024 (Lazar Berman/Times of Israel)
July 15, 2024, 3:25 pm
2 female soldiers hurt in Hezbollah rocket attack leave hospital; 2 others recovering
Two women still hospitalized are stable after surgeries; they were wounded by falling shrapnel as Iron Dome downed rockets from Lebanon
By ToI Staff
Star singer and actor Idan Amedi (R) with IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, in an undated photo. (Israel Defense Forces)
January 10, 2024, 11:29 pm
In message from hospital, ‘Fauda’ actor wounded in Gaza says ‘I’ll be OK’
Idan Amedi, seriously hurt in deadly incident, regained consciousness after surgery Tuesday; lawmaker visits him in hospital, conveys message urging to ‘stay strong together’
By ToI Staff
Star singer and actor Idan Amedi (R) with IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, in an undated photo. (Israel Defense Forces)
January 9, 2024, 12:40 am
Star singer, ‘Fauda’ actor Idan Amedi seriously hurt fighting in Gaza
Reservist, who was airlifted to hospital on Monday and reportedly underwent lengthy surgery, said Tuesday to have regained consciousness; father says his life is not in danger
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: IDF soldier Jonathan Ben Hamou, 22, wounded in the war with Hamas, in his room at Sheba hospital's rehabilitation division, in Ramat Gan, December 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)
December 28, 2023, 11:23 am
Mounting tally of over 6,000 injured troops presents tough challenge for health system
Group aiding disabled veterans triples manpower, adds therapists, upgrades rehab centers to meet overwhelming needs of new cadre of wounded soldiers
By Agencies
Israeli athletes celebrate gold and silver medal wins in the double men's table tennis event at the Invictus Games in Dusseldorf, Germany, September 2023. (Courtesy of ZDVO)
September 19, 2023, 6:14 am
IDF disabled veteran athletes bring home 14 medals from their first Invictus Games
Israeli team makes a splash in its debut at sports competition for wounded combatants from around the world, meets ‘kind and friendly’ games founder Prince Harry
By Renee Ghert-Zand
A British athlete competes in the CrossFit event during the 3rd Veterans Games in Tel Aviv on May 29, 2023. (courtesy Beit Halochem UK)
May 31, 2023, 1:47 pm
Wounded vets from Israel and the UK test their mettle at 3rd annual Veterans Games
The three-day event brings together more than 100 Israeli and British military veterans for an athletic competition, sightseeing, and a chance to bond with comrades-in-arms
By Melanie Lidman
IDF veteran Ohad Roisblatt speaks to a group of New York University students in New York City, October 19, 2022. (Courtesy)
November 20, 2022, 3:19 pm
Wounded IDF veterans tour US colleges as campus climate sours
Former soldiers describe experiences with war and terror to Jews coping with collegiate anti-Zionism; new report claims increasing attacks on Jewish student identity
By Luke Tress
A group of wounded Israeli soldiers on a tour organized by Belev Echad at the United Nations in New York City, May 17, 2022. (Courtesy)
May 22, 2022, 1:24 am
‘Rehabilitating together’: Wounded Israeli veterans find relief, forge bonds in NY
Trips organized by the non-profit Belev Echad give injured IDF soldiers the chance to connect with US Jews and with each other
By Luke Tress
IDF disabled veteran Itzik Saidyan. (Facebook)
January 11, 2022, 4:07 pm
In recording, army vet heard speaking for first time since self-immolation
PTSD-afflicted former soldier Itzik Saidyan, who set himself on fire in April to protest alleged neglect by state, issues well-wishes to medical staff on national Doctor’s Day
By ToI Staff
IDF veteran Itzik Saidyan, who set himself alight outside a Defense Ministry office on April 12, 2021. (Screenshot/Channel 12)
December 27, 2021, 10:11 pm
Army vet who self-immolated goes outdoors for first time since hospitalization
Itzik Saidyan leaves hospital treatment room in wheelchair; PTSD-afflicted ex-soldier set himself on fire in April to protest alleged neglect by state
By ToI Staff
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