Law that will grant special status to combat PTSD victims first in Knesset, Coalition Chairman Katz: 'Historical justice'

The cooperation between the coalition and the opposition is expected to grant for the first time an official definition in legislation to those suffering from post-trauma as a result of their military service. Among other…
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A cross-party initiative is advancing a law that would formally define combat-related PTSD in Israeli legislation for the first time, granting personalized treatment and family support. Coalition chairman Katz frames the move as historic justice. The bill's passage would shift post-trauma care from ad hoc arrangements to a statutory framework, making eligibility and assistance more predictable for affected soldiers and their families.
