Fifth Fighters' Home Opens in Ashdod for 10,000 Wounded Veterans
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
The fifth Fighters' Home for wounded IDF and security forces veterans opened Thursday in Ashdod, named after Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein. The center will serve about 10,000 veterans, including over 3,000 with post-traumatic stress disorder. President Yitzhak Herzog and Defense Minister Israel Katz attended the inauguration, pledging national support for the veterans' rehabilitation and well-being.
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- The fifth Fighters' Home opened in Ashdod to serve approximately 10,000 wounded IDF and security forces veterans.
- The new center includes Israel's largest national facility for treating post-traumatic stress disorder.
- President Yitzhak Herzog and Defense Minister Israel Katz attended the inauguration ceremony.
- The center is named after Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, founder of The Fellowship.
- Over 3,000 potential beneficiaries at the center are dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder.
The fifth Fighters' Home, operated by the Organization of IDF Disabled Veterans, was inaugurated on Thursday in Ashdod. The new center, named after Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, founder of The Fellowship, will provide rehabilitation services to approximately 10,000 wounded soldiers and security forces personnel recognized by the Shfela district.
The facility is the organization's fifth, joining centers in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, and Beersheba. It houses Israel's largest national center for treating post-trauma, alongside physical, social, and community rehabilitation services, including a water sports center. Over 3,000 of the potential beneficiaries struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder.
At the ceremony, Chairman of the Organization of IDF Disabled Veterans, Idan Kliman, emphasized that rehabilitation is a lifelong journey and that families of the wounded also require support. He stressed the importance of inter-agency cooperation to create a safety net for veterans and their families.
President Yitzhak Herzog stated that the nation can never fully repay its debt to the wounded and their families but pledged the country's deepest support to those who fought for Israel and now need to rebuild their lives. Minister of Defense Israel Katz added that recent years have deepened the national commitment to wounded veterans, affirming the state's and defense establishment's dedication to their welfare and future.