Israel's parliament approved the Combat PTSD law with broad bipartisan support, granting official recognition to combat trauma victims and allocating an additional 45 million NIS in entitlements and compensations, according to reports.
The Knesset passed the Combat PTSD law on Wednesday evening with broad bipartisan support, allocating an additional 45 million NIS for entitlements and compensations, according to reports. The approval capped a day of rapid legislative progress, as the bill moved from a committee vote to final passage in the plenum.
At 17:33 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that the Knesset Arrangements Committee unanimously approved the bill defining "combat shock" (PTSD) for the first time in Israeli law. Moments later, the plenum gave final approval to the Combat PTSD Treatment Law with a vote of 70-0. Coalition Chair Ofir Katz hailed the law as historic, stating that combat victims "deserve everything." The day's developments followed a standing ovation for combat PTSD victims in the Knesset on Tuesday evening, as The Zioneer reported at 19:55 Jerusalem.
The law is part of a broader legislative push for disabled veterans. As The Zioneer reported on June 9, a law capping legal fees for disabled security-force veterans was previously approved. The Combat PTSD law grants official recognition and tailored treatment through the Defense Ministry's Rehabilitation Division.
The law's implementation and the actual disbursement of the additional 45 million NIS remain to be detailed.
6 developments
- StrongCombat PTSD forum welcomes Knesset committee's decision to advance recognition bill
- DevelopingMK Woldiger hails Combat PTSD law, says soldiers must know they will be cared for
- StrongIsrael passes law capping legal fees for disabled security-force veterans
- DevelopingIsrael's Knesset approves full reimbursement of medical costs for security dogs adopted by wounded fighters
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