The Knesset Arrangements Committee unanimously approved the Combat PTSD bill for its second and third readings, with the goal of passing the law by the end of this week, according to reports. The legislation defines combat PTSD victims and mandates personalized treatment through the Defense Ministry's Rehabilitation Department.
The Knesset Arrangements Committee unanimously approved the Combat PTSD bill (Halumei Krav) for second and third readings on Sunday, advancing legislation that would for the first time grant an official legal definition to combat PTSD victims. The bill, led by coalition chairman MK Ofir Katz, passed with cross-party cooperation and is expected to complete all three readings by the end of the week, according to Israeli media reports. Under the bill, the Defense Ministry's Rehabilitation Department will provide personalized treatments, and eligibility for benefits, compensation, and support for families will be expanded. As The Zioneer reported earlier on Sunday, MK Katz told combat PTSD sufferer Omer Amselem: 'You made history.' The bill's rapid progression reflects a rare bipartisan consensus on the issue of combat trauma, which has gained urgency amid ongoing military operations.
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