Unit Aids Reservists and Released Soldiers with Combat Trauma
Translated & summarized from IDF Spokesperson by baba
An IDF unit has received over 5,000 inquiries from reservists and released soldiers since the war began, offering comprehensive support. Lieutenant Colonel Uzi Bachar discussed the unit's work and changes over the last three years. The unit also prepared for the sensitive return of hostages. The support addresses visible and invisible emotional burdens carried by soldiers.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- An IDF unit has received over 5,000 inquiries from reservists and released soldiers since the war began.
- The unit provides comprehensive "Brahani" response support to soldiers.
- Issues addressed range from traffic incidents to emotional support through writing.
- Lieutenant Colonel Uzi Bachar highlighted changes in the unit's work over three years.
- Sensitive preparations were made for the return of hostages.
- The unit aims to destigmatize seeking help for emotional burdens.
A specialized unit within the IDF has been handling over 5,000 inquiries since the start of the war, providing comprehensive support to reservists and recently released soldiers. The unit, responsible for the "Brahani" response that these soldiers are entitled to, addresses a range of issues, from managing traffic incidents with partners to offering support through writing.
Lieutenant Colonel Uzi Bachar detailed the unit's work, highlighting significant changes over the past three years. He provided insight into the sensitive preparations undertaken in anticipation of the return of hostages. The unit's efforts underscore the ongoing commitment to addressing the psychological and practical needs of soldiers returning from combat, acknowledging that the emotional burdens they carry are not always visible and seeking to destigmatize seeking help.
