Israeli Security Forces Veterans with PTSD Visit National Basketball Team Training
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First reported by N12 · 5 hours ago
What happened
The Israeli national basketball team hosted IDF veterans with PTSD during training as part of a rehabilitation project using basketball to support wounded security personnel. The initiative, led by former player Raviv Limond and supported by multiple organizations, aims to help veterans recover through sport and community. Emotional meetings between players and veterans highlighted the project's impact and ongoing expansion across Israel.
- 01Israeli national basketball team hosted wounded IDF veterans with PTSD during training.
- 02Project led by Raviv Limond creates basketball teams for veterans coping with trauma.
- 03Collaboration involves Basketball Association, Jewish Impact Center, and IDF Disabled Veterans Organization.
- 04Veterans watched practice and met players in an emotional event expressing mutual gratitude.
- 05Coach Ariel Beit Halachmi stressed basketball's role in healing PTSD amid rising cases.
- 06Project operates teams in multiple cities, expanding due to increasing veteran needs.
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