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‘Every firecracker sends me back to war’: PTSD sufferers urge public restraint during Purim

As Purim approaches, fireworks and firecrackers are triggering flashbacks, panic attacks and hospital visits for veterans with PTSD; authorities are stepping up awareness efforts and enforcement, but many say the public must change its behavior

Gal Ganot, Liran Tamari | 02.25.26

Haunted by guilt and betrayal: the moral injury confronting October 7 IDF soldiers

Psychologists warn that combat in Gaza has left many troops grappling with 'moral injury,' a conflict between actions and personal values that can lead to depression, PTSD and even suicidal thoughts: 'When you enter combat like that with a desire for revenge, you do things that later you may look at differently'

Haim Rivlin, Shomrim | 02.24.26

IDF women face PTSD in unique ways and support systems must catch up

There are tens of thousands of women serving in frontline roles in the IDF; speakers at the ICAR Collective Summit urged better data, tailored treatment and institutional change to help them deal with their combat PTSD

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 02.18.26

As the north rebuilds, mental health technology offers new paths to resilience

According to the state comptroller, as many as one-third of Israelis are experiencing PTSD or similar symptoms

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 02.09.26

‘I picture my wife like the mutilated woman I saw’: the desperate cry of Israel’s war-traumatized IDF soldiers

Survivors of combat trauma confront lawmakers with harrowing testimony, warning of suicide, burnout and systemic failures as experts say Israel is unprepared for a looming mental health crisis among thousands of soldiers

Or Hadar | 02.09.26

‘Like hell’: soldiers deal with emotional toll of recovering Ran Gvili's body in Gaza

The emotional toll on Israeli troops who recovered the last hostage in Gaza was immense, prompting urgent trauma care; Soldiers faced harrowing scenes, with mental health teams providing support to prevent long-term psychological harm.

Sarit Rosenblum | 02.01.26

In one border town, healing for war’s youngest survivors begins with the 5 senses

Early Starters in Shlomi is dedicated to creating safe, trauma-informed early learning environments for young children in emergency settings; it has created eight safe spaces in the north and south

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 01.29.26

From Sesame Street to 3G mentoring: a new bid to help Israel heal

The initiative brings older adults, teenagers and young children together to build meaningful connections through shared activities, aiming to strengthen communities amid deep national strain

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 01.26.26

Where trauma meets the tide: inside Israel’s surf therapy movement after October 7

From Nir Oz survivors to security forces and bereaved families, HaGal Sheli’s 'Tools From the Waves' turns the sea into a clinic for resilience

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 01.21.26

How an Israeli biofeedback device is helping users relearn calm after October 7

By turning invisible physiological cues into immediate visual feedback, the Reflect Orb aims to help trauma-affected users rebuild a sense of control one short session at a time

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 01.17.26

PTSD disability recognized for police officer who viewed October 7 massacre footage

Officer in Lahav 433 was asked as part of her job to gather evidence against the Nukhba terrorists; after watching videos of the massacre, she had difficulty functioning, and has not been to work for a year; Defense Ministry has now recognized her as disabled, with PTSD

Meir Turgeman | 01.06.26

Israelis are grappling with rising trauma symptoms in the wake of October 7

Israeli study of psychedelic use for treating PTSD could expand trauma care

Israelis are grappling with rising trauma symptoms in the wake of prolonged war, while mental health services remain stretched far beyond capacity; since Oct. 7 about 3 million adults in Israel experienced anxiety, depression or symptoms of PTSD

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 12.30.25

Can a wagging tail speed recovery? Inside Rabin Medical Center’s ‘dog medicine’ program and new study

Senior nurse Keren Matry says a therapy dog is 'better than a drug from a doctor or a nurse'

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 12.23.25

How much will trauma cost Israel in the years ahead?

From spikes in deadly road accidents and domestic violence to soaring sedative and opioid use, a new NATAL analysis shows that the psychological aftermath of October 7 threatens Israel’s human capital and long-term growth

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 12.22.25

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

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