The Department of Defense's Victim Rehabilitation Division reports that out of the 64,000 disabled IDF personnel under its care, approximately 8,000 are affected by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Ministry of Defense representatives highlight that in the five months since October 7, 6,400 new victims have sought assistance from the relief and rehabilitation department, a surge unprecedented in Israel's history.
21% of these victims sustained head injuries or developed psychological and mental disorders due to their experiences.
