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Israeli Veteran Overcomes PTSD After Sniper Wound, Now Aids Trauma Survivors Post-October 7 Attacks

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First reported by Mako · 37 minutes ago

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Tzviki Barkai, wounded by sniper fire during Operation Cast Lead, struggled with PTSD for years before finding healing through aquatic therapy. After the October 7 Hamas attacks worsened his symptoms, he joined efforts to treat trauma survivors. Barkai recently spoke at the UN, advocating for PTSD awareness and expanded mental health support in Israel.

01Tzviki Barkai was wounded by a sniper bullet during Operation Cast Lead in 2009, narrowly escaping death.
02He suffered from PTSD for years, initially hiding his symptoms due to stigma and lack of awareness.
03Aquatic therapy with Einat Tasarfati helped Barkai confront and manage his trauma effectively.
04The October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks worsened his PTSD, prompting him to aid thousands of trauma survivors.
05Barkai and Tasarfati run a trauma center in Israel’s Negev, treating over 10,000 survivors by early 2024.
06Barkai addressed the UN to raise global awareness and call for more mental health resources in Israel.

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