Avigail, wife of wounded soldier Gilad, appeals for donations to the 'Oz LeGibor' rehabilitation center in Judea and Samaria, saying the facility helps restore her husband's sense of belonging and strength. She describes a widespread challenge: soldiers returning with psychological wounds that are 'invisible' to outsiders, affecting family life and social functioning.
Avigail, wife of wounded IDF soldier Gilad, published a personal appeal Monday evening describing the hidden toll of war on soldiers and their families. Speaking of her husband's psychological injury – an 'invisible wound' – she said it changes family dynamics, communication with children, and the soldier's comfort around people. The appeal echoes earlier coverage by The Zioneer of the 'Oz LeGibor' center in Ariel, described as a lifeline for many wounded troops from Judea and Samaria. The rehabilitation home, established by Gilad himself, now supports dozens of soldiers who would otherwise have to travel to central or northern Israel for similar care.
Avigail's message is both a personal testimonial and an urgent fundraising request for the center, which she says is a 'need of the hour' for the many couples facing a similar ordeal. She asks supporters to make a monthly donation to sustain and expand the facility. A link to the donation platform was provided.
As The Zioneer has previously reported (June 21 and June 24), the center hosts approximately 180 wounded soldiers each month. Avigail's account adds a rarely-heard perspective: the experience of the spouse and the broader family caught in the aftermath of war.
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