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Leaked Audio Sparks Outrage Over Israeli Veterans Group Chief's Remarks on PTSD Sufferers
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First reported by Channel 13 · Jun 21, 2026
What happened
Leaked recordings aired Sunday show Disabled Veterans Organization chairman Idan Klayman lashing out at a group of disabled members and PTSD sufferers. The organization says the comments targeted a small hostile group, while the Defense Ministry reported a sharp rise in war-related injuries and a major expansion of rehabilitation services.
- 01Channel 13 aired leaked recordings of Idan Klayman attacking a group of disabled members.
- 02Klayman used harsh language and said they should leave Beit Halochem.
- 03The organization said the remarks targeted only a small group that had threatened him.
- 04The Defense Ministry said about 25,000 new injured people were admitted since October 7.
- 05Officials expect Israel to reach 100,000 injured by 2028 and are seeking cabinet approval for an upgrade plan.
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