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Knesset Committee Approves Law Recognizing Combat PTSD Victims' Unique Status
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First reported by Now 14 · 2 hours ago
What happened
The Knesset committee approved a bill to legally recognize combat PTSD victims, defining their status and expanding tailored treatment and benefits. The law will extend support to veterans and their families and is set for final readings this week.
- 01Knesset committee approved the Combat PTSD recognition bill on Sunday.
- 02The bill defines combat PTSD legally and acknowledges its unique psychological impact.
- 03It mandates personalized rehabilitation through the Defense Ministry's Rehabilitation Department.
- 04The law expands benefits and compensation for affected veterans.
- 05Support services will also extend to veterans' families due to trauma's wider impact.
- 06The bill will proceed to full Knesset readings and take effect after final approval.
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