MK Michal Woldiger (Religious Zionist Party) praised the approval of the Combat PTSD law, which grants legal status to soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, according to a Channel 14 report. 'It is important that soldiers go into battle knowing that someone will wrap them if they are wounded,' she said.
The Combat PTSD law, recently approved by the Knesset, grants formal legal recognition to soldiers diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder resulting from their military service, entitling them to support and benefits. MK Woldiger's statement highlights the psychological and legal safety net the law provides for combat soldiers. The law is seen as a significant step in addressing mental health challenges among IDF veterans. No further details on implementation have been released.
2 developments
- DevelopingCombat PTSD veterans burst into Knesset live broadcast to thank MK Ofir Katz for advancing law
- DevelopingCombat PTSD activist Saidian says Torah study defends Israel like the army does
- StrongCombat PTSD forum welcomes Knesset committee's decision to advance recognition bill
- StrongCombat PTSD sufferer Omer Amselem decries political exploitation of soldiers' trauma in Knesset speech
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