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Healing on four legs: the unlikely therapy easing the invisible wounds of Israel's heroes

After losing her fiancé in a crash and growing up with a father scarred by war, Avivit Malka Ben-Gaon found healing among horses, transforming her pain into Gallop, a therapy center where soldiers and trauma survivors learn to breathe, trust and live again

Eitan Gefen | 11.09.25

Two years after October 7, Nova Festival survivors face a mental health emergency

With the war over, Nova survivors say they never truly left October 7; Clinicians report a surge in pleas for help, and a landmark study finds 55% meet severe PTSD criteria as psychedelics’ early protection fades; Experts warn this is the riskiest stage yet

Dror Feuer | 11.08.25

המקום בו התגורר ויטל מישייב במשך שנה מול ביתה של ראש אגף השיקום, שם גם הצית את עצמו

Former police officer in critical condition after self-immolation outside Defense Ministry official’s home

PTSD sufferer, injured on duty in 2013 and long under the Defense Ministry’s care, is in critical condition after self-immolating near a senior rehabilitation official’s home

Roy Elman, Gal Ganot, Liran Tamari | 10.31.25

פעילות כוחות צוות הקרב של חטיבת הנח״ל בצפון רצועת עזה

Israel's $50 billion choice: A trauma economy or a growth economy?

Two years after October 7, Israel faces a tipping point: Will we allow the collective trauma to become a multi-billion-dollar drain on our economy, or will we make a strategic investment in our people to turn this crisis into an engine for growth?

Shauli Hertzik Paz | 10.06.25

One-third of war fallen's families unable to return to work: ‘Losing a child is a disability’

Over a third of bereaved families haven’t returned to work since losing loved ones in the October 7 massacre and the subsequent war, struggling with grief and lack of government support: 'I cried nonstop, the state’s support is a joke'

Gal Ganot | 09.16.25

Officials warn of 'PTSD crisis' among Gaza veterans: 'We don't want to be next suicide case'

Defense Ministry says 20,000 soldiers have been added to its rehabilitation lists since the Gaza war began, most with psychological injuries; by 2028, the number is expected to double, with PTSD cases posing the greatest challenge

Shira Kadari-Ovadia | 09.15.25

בעקבות תרגיל לא מדווח: הדי פיצוצים ויריות באמצע היום עוררו בהלה בתל אביב

Gunfire and explosions in north Tel Aviv spark panic before revealed as drill: 'Oct. 7 all over again'

Residents of Tel Aviv’s upscale HaMahteret neighborhood were terrified by midday sounds of gunfire and blasts near their homes; Only later did police confirm it was a private security drill that went unannounced

Meir Turgeman | 08.25.25

Could a simple injection rewire PTSD in Israel?

Stella’s ‘nerve block’ system could be the answer for the estimated 10 million Israelis who may show signs of PTSD and seek proper treatment

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 08.24.25

'At home, they no longer recognize themselves': Study finds hidden distress among Israeli security forces

New research reveals nearly one-third of Israeli security personnel report suicidal ideation, with career soldiers, reservists and ZAKA volunteers among most vulnerable; researchers warn of hidden trauma, cultural silence and lack of systemic support

Dr. Gaby Kashy-Rosenbaum | 08.23.25

New wave of suicides expected as Gaza war winds down, especially among IDF soldiers

Suicide rate among IDF soldiers climbing; 'When the war ends, the sense of unity and purpose will end too. Suicide ideation will get stronger and stronger. We are about to hear about more and more cases of suicide' says head of organization that assists people with PTSD

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 07.31.25

Defense Ministry sounds alarm on worsening mental health crisis among war veterans

By 2028, ministry's Rehabilitation Department expects to treat 100,000 wounded and disabled IDF veterans, with at least half suffering from mental health issues; Since Hamas’ October 7 assault, over 18,000 soldiers have entered care

Yoav Zitun | 07.27.25

עומר ריינהולד' טיפול עם הפיזיותרפיסט יותם ינאי בביה"ח השיקומי רעות תל אביב

It doesn’t bleed, but it breaks you: Soldier’s hidden injury sheds light on blast trauma

After surviving a missile blast in Gaza, IDF officer returns home with no visible wounds—only to be diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome, highlighting surge in hidden brain injuries among Israeli combat troops and need for early intervention

Eitan Gefen | 07.02.25

Expert says 70% of Israelis show trauma symptoms amid ongoing conflict

Prof. Eyal Fruchter, co-founder of the ICAR Collective: 'One of the biggest things that trauma causes is a change in the perception of the world as not manageable and dangerous'

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 06.25.25

DMT emerges as promising tool in treating resistant depression and PTSD

Once known mainly for its role in shamanic rituals, the psychedelic compound is gaining scientific attention for its potential; early clinical trials show promise, though risks and legal barriers remain significant

Dr. Roy Zucker | 06.08.25

Healers among some 3 million Israelis who could be suffering from PTSD

A new program helps address burnout and second-degree trauma in the thousands of professionals working to support Israelis directly affected by the war

Maayan Hoffman, The Media Line | 06.01.25

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