Canadian-born Irving Matlow, who fought to ensure Israel's existence, finally returns as a citizen.
‘The huge hug, thank you I got was what I needed.’
An official delegation of injured IDF athletes is attending the Invictus Games in Germany.
Donio took his own life the day after another IDF veteran, Bar Klaf, set himself on fire following a rejected request to be recognized as a disabled veteran.
The Defense Ministry said that "no connection was found between his mental illness and his military service."
The launch of this groundbreaking platform is a key component of the "One Soul" reform, aimed at improving the quality of care provided to IDF veterans.
The event was held in honor of the 75th anniversary of the air strike at the Ad Halom bridge over Israel's southern Lakhish River.
The NGO said that this was major positive news for around 30,000 veterans, including some specific provisions to assist soldiers afflicted by post-traumatic stress disorder.
Lt.-Col. Netanyahu fell during the Entebbe rescue operation in 1976, when the IDF freed over 248 hostages from Uganda's Entebbe airport.
The amendment will allow for the establishment of a team of experts to recommend unique housing options for IDF veterans suffering from PTSD.