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Israeli Basketball Team Hosts IDF Veterans with PTSD Ahead of Euro Qualifiers

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First reported by N12 · 15 minutes ago

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The Israeli national basketball team hosted IDF veterans with PTSD during a training session as part of a rehabilitation project using basketball to aid recovery. The initiative, led by the Basketball Association and partners, supports wounded veterans nationwide and fosters connection between players and veterans ahead of EuroBasket qualifiers.

01Israeli basketball team hosted IDF veterans with PTSD during training before EuroBasket qualifiers.
02Project led by former player Raviv Limond supports wounded veterans through basketball nationwide.
03Collaboration involves Basketball Association, Jewish Impact Center, and Disabled Veterans Organization.
04Veterans watched practice and met players who thanked them for their service.
05Coach Ariel Beit Halachmi stressed basketball's healing role amid rising PTSD cases since October 7.
06New teams are opening, including one near the Gaza border, to meet growing veteran needs.

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