Israel’s Health Ministry issued new guidelines for treating former Hamas hostages, focusing on trauma recovery, reintegration, and mental health support.
Our message is clear: These spaces must be integrated into routine care. They must not be seen as temporary emergency solutions – they should be part of the public health system.
The national center for victims of psychological trauma, "Returning to Life," has been opened in Haifa and Nahariya, supporting those who have suffered psychological trauma due to the war.
A new program is bringing mental health support to Israel’s haredi community, tackling deep-rooted stigma.
Instead of fixating on incomplete statistics, we need to focus on practical reforms that will make a real difference.
Since the war began, 846 soldiers and security personnel have been killed, and 15,000 have been wounded, and 7,500 deal with psychological trauma, including PTSD.
The Jewish Agency’s Youth Futures program is now expanding to provide much-needed support to at-risk youths, as the war has amplified many of their challenges and traumatized children across Israel.
Nearly one million Israelis with symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression, or some combination of the three will seek mental health treatment in the future.
A year after the start of the conflict, over 70,000 individuals have been recognized as victims of hostile actions, and nearly 13,000 have filed for permanent disability benefits.
We must work to leave behind our trauma, and focus on new beginnings. In doing so, we grow together and add greater meaning to our lives.