Since the attacks of October 7 and the beginning of Swords of Iron, more than 7,000 wounded veterans have joined Beit Halochem in Israel, a number projected to rise to 20,000 by the end of 2024.

Since the attacks of October 7 and the beginning of Swords of Iron, more than 7,000 wounded veterans have joined Beit Halochem in Israel, a number projected to rise to 20,000 by the end of 2024.

While we long for peace, the recent terror attacks against Israel’s civilians made clear that the need to defend our homeland is always present.

While continuing to long for peace, the need to defend Israel is always present. No one is more aware of this than Edan Kleiman, a third-generation protector of Israel and a disabled veteran.

Each of Israel’s 50,000 disabled veterans has a unique story of how injury changed their life ...

During times of calm or conflict, terror is always a reality facing Israel. During the recent Operation Guardian of the Walls, Israelis were killed and injured. Some will join Beit Halochem in the coming month

“I feel good, I know I lost my leg but nothing will break me." says Shadi Ibrahim. "I thank Beit Halochem for being there.”

Roei, an accomplished officer in an elite unit, had his life shattered. In an instant, he became a disabled man. However, his sudden transition from authority to incapacity has not diminished his talent to lead and help others.

While celebrating Israel’s 70 years of remarkable achievements, this year has also been a time to acknowledge the men and women whose lives have been devastated while defending the country. Unfortunately, through many wars and numerous, ongoing acts of terror the number of disabled Israelis continues to increase.

Recognizing how much she benefited as a Beit Halochem member, Dana knew she wanted to do more for the disabled community. She became the first woman on the National Board of Directors of Beit Halochem Israel.

Following life-saving surgery, Ran was informed that he would need to live forever with the bullet inside his pelvis. However, on further analyzing the x-rays of his wounds, emergency surgery was deemed necessary to remove the bullet. The doctors feared it might explode at any moment.

He cannot tolerate loud sudden noises. He experiences pain where the shrapnel hit him, has dizzy spells, and sleeps no more than three hours a night. Sadly, Ofir has also experienced bouts of depression, at times having little motivation to leave his house.

Over three months, Yehuda underwent numerous complicated surgeries on his head and eyes. While learning to cope with his new reality, his dreams of becoming an electrical engineer are on hold.

I was able to accomplish my goal thanks to the coaching, assistance and programs that Beit Halochem offered me. Sport is crucial in rehabilitating the body and mind.

It is every Israeli parent’s worst nightmare —
that unexpected, heart-stopping knock on the door.

Regrettably the operation turned out to be a mixed blessing for Dan. Six months later he went completely blind again. It was a shattering experience that he managed to overcome with the support of his loving family and Beit Halochem.

Yom Ha’atzmaut is the time to celebrate Israel’s independence. It is also a time for us to remember
the disabled veterans of Israel — like Matan Berman — whose lives were transformed as they continued the fight for freedom.