Post-Traumatic Stress Surges Among Israeli War Veterans, Experts Warn of Long-Term Impact
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By ציון נאנוס
First reported by Walla · Jul 23, 2026
What happened
Since the October 7 war, PTSD cases among Israeli veterans have tripled to 38,000, with experts warning of long-term societal damage. Veterans like Shlomi Grodzinski and Shira Krotman share their struggles with trauma and daily functioning. The Ministry of Defense’s rehabilitation system is overwhelmed, and funding disputes hinder adequate care. Experts call for urgent national action to address this mental health crisis and caution that prolonged conflict threatens the future well-being of an entire generation.
- 01PTSD cases among Israeli veterans rose from 11,000 to 38,000 after October 7 conflict.
- 02Ministry of Defense rehabilitation services are overwhelmed and underfunded.
- 03Experts warn of neurological damage from over 1,000 days of continuous trauma.
- 04Veterans report severe daily struggles, including suicidal thoughts and nightmares.
- 05Government committee recommends 2 billion shekels annual funding increase, currently disputed.
- 06Mental health experts urge national focus to prevent decades-long societal dysfunction.
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