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More than 10,000 IDF soldiers have been treated for mental health issues since Oct. 7

Defense Ministry says 45% of 20,000 wounded soldiers have physical injuries, 35% have PTSD or other mental ailments, and 20% are suffering both physically and mentally

The Defense Ministry’s Rehabilitation Department said on Sunday that it has treated some 20,000 wounded soldiers since the beginning of the war on October 7, 2023, more than half of whom are suffering from mental health conditions.

According to the Defense Ministry, some 56% of those treated by the rehab centers amid the war are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health conditions.


Some 9% of the wounded are defined as having moderate-to-severe injuries; 56 soldiers are classified as having over 100% disability — the most severe level of injury; 24 wounded have 100% disability; 16 of those wounded are paralyzed; and 99 are amputees who received prosthetics, the ministry said.

The ministry said that overall, some 45% of the 20,000 are physically wounded; some 35% are suffering PTSD and other mental health conditions; and around 20% are suffering both physical injuries and mental health conditions.

Among the 20,000 wounded soldiers, around 64% are reservists.

Each month, around 1,000 wounded soldiers from the war are treated by the rehab department, in addition to around 600 requests from previous wars.

Including previous wars, the ministry said the rehab department is caring for a total of 81,700 wounded veterans, including 31,000, or 38%, suffering from mental health conditions. It forecasts that by 2028, the center will be treating some 100,000, with at least half of them suffering from PTSD and other mental health conditions.

The rehab department’s budget stands at NIS 8.3 billion ($2.5 billion), NIS 4.1 billion of which is dedicated to treating those with mental health conditions, the ministry said.

Officials at the rehab department say they have identified that “in the coming years, alongside the national challenges of the increase in the number of wounded, the continuation of the war, the treatment of those dealing with mental health conditions, the concern about suicide, and the shortage of therapists, there are challenges that require immediate response.”

The challenges include “a shortage of staff, with a ratio of 1:750 patients per rehabilitation worker; the need to simplify bureaucracy; and new and unique needs required for the newly wounded,” it said.

IDF troops simulate an aerial evacuation of wounded soldiers near the West Bank city of Tulkarem, in images cleared for publication on March 26, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
In light of the challenges, Defense Minister Israel Katz and Finance Minister Betzalel Smotrich recently announced the establishment of a public committee headed by Prof. Shlomo Mor-Yosef, chairman of Leumit Health Services, to formulate recommendations on how to expand the treatment and rehabilitation of wounded IDF soldiers.

The new initiative plans to examine and recommend improvements in key areas, including recognition of wounded veterans, streamlining medical and psychological rehabilitation, employment integration, family support systems and allocation of budget and manpower resources.

Since the war began with the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led invasion, 904 IDF soldiers have been killed across the various arenas of conflict.

That figure includes 329 soldiers killed during the October 7 attack and 460 during the ensuing ground operations in Gaza and amid operations on the border. It also includes 29 soldiers killed in Hezbollah attacks inside Israel, and 51 soldiers who were killed during ground operations in Lebanon.

Friends and family attend the funeral of Sgt. Shlomo Yakir Shrem, who was killed during an Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip, at the military cemetery in Kfar Etzion, July 15, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/ Flash90)
Twelve soldiers were killed in terror attacks in the West Bank and Israel, and five soldiers were killed during counter-terrorism operations in the West Bank.

Two soldiers were killed in a drone attack from Iraq, and one soldier was killed in a ballistic missile attack from Iran.

The military’s list also includes a soldier killed by friendly fire in the West Bank, a soldier killed due to malfunctioning ammunition on the Lebanon border, two soldiers killed in a tank accident in northern Israel, and a number of other deadly incidents amid the war that were not directly related to the fighting.

Elusive001:
And so? How will this save hamas?

How will this stop the demon-powered hatred una have against Jews?

Christians whom the Jews crucified their LORD and Son of GOD Almighty never even abhor Jews as una do? Wetin Jews do muslims?

FreeStuffsNG:
More than 10,000 IDF soldiers have been treated for mental health issues since Oct. 7

Defense Ministry says 45% of 20,000 wounded soldiers have physical injuries, 35% have PTSD or other mental ailments, and 20% are suffering both physically and mentally

By Emanuel Fabian Follow
Today, 5:02 pm

The Defense Ministry’s Rehabilitation Department said on Sunday that it has treated some 20,000 wounded soldiers since the beginning of the war on October 7, 2023, more than half of whom are suffering from mental health conditions.

According to the Defense Ministry, some 56% of those treated by the rehab centers amid the war are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health conditions.


Some 9% of the wounded are defined as having moderate-to-severe injuries; 56 soldiers are classified as having over 100% disability — the most severe level of injury; 24 wounded have 100% disability; 16 of those wounded are paralyzed; and 99 are amputees who received prosthetics, the ministry said.

The ministry said that overall, some 45% of the 20,000 are physically wounded; some 35% are suffering PTSD and other mental health conditions; and around 20% are suffering both physical injuries and mental health conditions.

Among the 20,000 wounded soldiers, around 64% are reservists.


Each month, around 1,000 wounded soldiers from the war are treated by the rehab department, in addition to around 600 requests from previous wars.


Including previous wars, the ministry said the rehab department is caring for a total of 81,700 wounded veterans, including 31,000, or 38%, suffering from mental health conditions. It forecasts that by 2028, the center will be treating some 100,000, with at least half of them suffering from PTSD and other mental health conditions.

The rehab department’s budget stands at NIS 8.3 billion ($2.5 billion), NIS 4.1 billion of which is dedicated to treating those with mental health conditions, the ministry said.

Officials at the rehab department say they have identified that “in the coming years, alongside the national challenges of the increase in the number of wounded, the continuation of the war, the treatment of those dealing with mental health conditions, the concern about suicide, and the shortage of therapists, there are challenges that require immediate response.”

The challenges include “a shortage of staff, with a ratio of 1:750 patients per rehabilitation worker; the need to simplify bureaucracy; and new and unique needs required for the newly wounded,” it said.


IDF troops simulate an aerial evacuation of wounded soldiers near the West Bank city of Tulkarem, in images cleared for publication on March 26, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
In light of the challenges, Defense Minister Israel Katz and Finance Minister Betzalel Smotrich recently announced the establishment of a public committee headed by Prof. Shlomo Mor-Yosef, chairman of Leumit Health Services, to formulate recommendations on how to expand the treatment and rehabilitation of wounded IDF soldiers.

The new initiative plans to examine and recommend improvements in key areas, including recognition of wounded veterans, streamlining medical and psychological rehabilitation, employment integration, family support systems and allocation of budget and manpower resources.

Since the war began with the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led invasion, 904 IDF soldiers have been killed across the various arenas of conflict.

That figure includes 329 soldiers killed during the October 7 attack and 460 during the ensuing ground operations in Gaza and amid operations on the border. It also includes 29 soldiers killed in Hezbollah attacks inside Israel, and 51 soldiers who were killed during ground operations in Lebanon.

Friends and family attend the funeral of Sgt. Shlomo Yakir Shrem, who was killed during an Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip, at the military cemetery in Kfar Etzion, July 15, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/ Flash90)
Twelve soldiers were killed in terror attacks in the West Bank and Israel, and five soldiers were killed during counter-terrorism operations in the West Bank.

Two soldiers were killed in a drone attack from Iraq, and one soldier was killed in a ballistic missile attack from Iran.

The military’s list also includes a soldier killed by friendly fire in the West Bank, a soldier killed due to malfunctioning ammunition on the Lebanon border, two soldiers killed in a tank accident in northern Israel, and a number of other deadly incidents amid the war that were not directly related to the fighting.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/more-than-10000-idf-soldiers-have-been-treated-for-mental-health-issues-since-oct-7/
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smileyoo:
the main offense of the Jews is that they refused to become Muslims, and did not allow Islamic religion to swallow their own culture and tradition, unlike Africans .
The jihadists had it a smooth ride with Africans but the Jews have become a strong and solid bone in their throats, that they can neither swallow nor vomit it out, and it's seems like God made it so.
Islamic religion can never conquer the world, therefore they must learn the mantra of "live and let live" by fire by force.

DomPerignon:
Who knew that shooting children and women can be so hard on one's mental state.

FreeStuffsNG:
The military’s list also includes a soldier killed by friendly fire in the West Bank, a soldier killed due to malfunctioning ammunition on the Lebanon border, two soldiers killed in a tank accident in northern Israel, and a number of other deadly incidents amid the war that were not directly related to the fighting.

The rehab department’s budget stands at NIS 8.3 billion ($2.5 billion), NIS 4.1 billion of which is dedicated to treating those with mental health conditions, the ministry said.


Eedi. Smh.

Reminds me of the lyrics in that musical masterpiece by Asa; Jailer.

Righteousness2:
The way ISRAEL is destroying TERRORISTS is making the heads of their people to turning turning.


An ISRAELI soldier getting ready to Bomb Hamas TERRORISTS in Gaza, “In memory of Charlie Kirk.”