Trauma

Beyond resilience: Israel's traumatized families need support, not just admiration - opinion

We can celebrate courage and still leave room for what comes afterward. Surviving does not tell us how someone is sleeping or whether they feel safe boarding another plane.

The report found that in the half–year following October 7, the health funds and resilience centers provided mental care to less than 1% of Israel's population, while 38% reported significant symptoms
People visit the site of the Nova music festival, where partygoers were killed and kidnapped during the deadly Hamas-led October 7, 2023 massacre, on the third anniversary of the attack, near Reim, southern Israel, October 7, 2026.

For AP, Oct. 7 is a monument to mark Palestinian suffering - opinion

Family sitting on floor playing with girl around coffee table at home

After the holiday tables: Unmasking the invisible trauma in Israel’s homes

A memorial ceremony at the Nova festival marking two years since the October 7 massacre when Hamas terrorists infiltrated southern Israel, murdering more than 1200 people. October 07, 2025.

Israel stands strong three years on: National pain, trauma and resilience after Oct. 7 - opinion


Israel to build new NIS 1.1 billion rehabilitation hospital in Tel Aviv

The Judisman Family Charitable Foundation will contribute NIS 200 million to the facility, which will include 540 inpatient beds, a hydrotherapy pool, green spaces, and a trauma clinic.

Renderings of the Jusidman Rehabilitation Hospital campus in Sde Dov, North Tel Aviv. Credit: MYS Architects.

23 years later: Surviving and not forgetting - opinion

Otherwise known as “pay-for-slay,” the funds reward terrorists and their families with monthly stipends for murdering Israelis and Americans.

Times Square billboard bringing awareness to the Palestinian Authority's 'Pay for Slay' policy

Nirim – Changing the lives of high-risk youth in Israel

“It doesn’t matter where you came from, whether you have a criminal record, or what mistakes you have made. If you are willing to work hard and change, the sky is the limit."

Raz Karni, Head of the Nirim Youth Village.

National Insurance to adopt new protections, accommodations for sexual assault survivors

If the person asks for a female doctor to be part of the panel, NII will try to grant the request, depending on whether a female doctor is available in the relevant medical field and location.

 The program is part of a national effort to alleviate the Israeli doctor shortage. (Illustrative).

Can MDMA-assisted therapy heal Israel's post-October 7 trauma? - analysis

A defining moment for mental health and societal resilience in Israel

Former IDF soldiers suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a psychological injury of war, take part in a sit-in demonstration outside the Knesset (Israeli Parliament) in Jerusalem.
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Belzbergs honored for supporting Israel’s bereaved and wounded families

Recognized for a quarter-century of service, the OneFamily founders highlighted the growing emotional toll of war and their efforts to build long-term support networks for affected families.

One Family: Chantal Co-Founder and Exec Vice Chair, and Mark Belzberg, Co-Founder and Chairman of OneFamily

October 7 a 'daily reality' for survivors, SafeHeart global ambassador tells 'Post' conference

Ori Schnitzer, Global Ambassador for SafeHeart, "We've worked with over 3,000 survivors. We see that the basis is to create a connection, when they went through the unimaginable."

Ori Schnitzer, Co-founder, SafeHeart and Maayan Dee Nova survivor

Nirim Youth Village head discusses turning trauma into strength at 'Post' conference

“If you have just one person who believes in you, and gives love and limits, change can happen. It’s not a miracle. It’s hard work.”

Raz Karni, Head of Nirim Youth Village

At 'Post' conference, HaGal Sheli CEO highlights surf therapy's role in national recovery

“Every wave becomes a teacher, and every wipeout is a chance to rise again. We cannot prevent trauma, but we can control what happens next, one wave at a time.”

Yaron Waksman, Co-Founder and CEO of HaGal Sheli (My Wave)

Caring for the carers: Israel's hidden mental health crisis - opinion

Sometimes the holiest thing a healer can do is admit: I, too, need healing.

An illustrative image of a woman in distress in a psychologist's office, with no therapist present.