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Invisible Wounds of War: PTSD in the IDF

Invisible Wounds of War: PTSD in the IDF

FromThis Week Unpacked


Invisible Wounds of War: PTSD in the IDF

FromThis Week Unpacked

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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Jun 2, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Last month, a wounded IDF veteran with PTSD set himself on fire in an act of protest, leading to a government plan to reform care for veterans with PTSD.
 
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Sources
https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-vet-with-ptsd-warned-he-may-hurt-himself-before-self-immolation-report/
https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/society/1618745120-main-tel-aviv-highway-brought-to-a-standstill-in-protest-at-poor-treatment-of-soldiers-with-ptsd
https://jewishunpacked.com/why-zionism-is-still-important-to-so-many-today-opinion/
https://jewishunpacked.com/the-unique-phenomenon-of-the-idfs-lone-soldier/
https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/fundraiser-in-memory-of-itzik-saidyan-to-save-lives-of-1500-report-666647
https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/new-budget-to-improve-treatment-of-idf-disabled-veterans-667418
 
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Released:
Jun 2, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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In a world that is increasingly polarized, we invite you to break out of the echo chamber to hear what’s really going on. Each Tuesday, Rivky Stern, senior podcast producer for Unpacked, will unpack the most interesting, controversial news stories from Israel and the Jewish world.