An Israeli court has ordered compensation of approximately NIS 14 million ($3.8 million) to a soldier who was severely injured in a road accident during his military service, according to legal filings. The award covers lost earning capacity, round-the-clock assistance, a modified vehicle, medical treatments, and a lifetime gym membership.
An Israeli court awarded approximately NIS 14 million (about $3.8 million) to a soldier who suffered severe injuries in a road accident while serving in the military, according to case filings. The compensation is among the highest ever awarded in Israel for such cases and includes components for lost earning capacity, continuous personal assistance, a specially adapted vehicle, ongoing medical care, and an estimated NIS 100,000 for a lifetime gym membership — a rare line-item reflecting the specific rehabilitation needs of a young, active military casualty. The case underscores the legal system's evolving approach to compensating disabled IDF veterans for lifelong care and loss of quality of life, not just lost income. No prior reporting on this specific ruling exists in The Zioneer archive, though a related proposal to allocate NIS 2 billion annually for disabled IDF veterans' rehabilitation was reported on June 8.
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