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Israel, do not abandon those suffering from trauma

By JPOST EDITORIAL

IDF SOLDIERS evacuate the wounded from near the Israeli border with Lebanon in 2024.

It's time for Israel to step up and show support for wounded soldiers

By EDAN KLEIMAN

Irish-Israeli girl Emily Hand, who was abducted by Hamas terrorists during the October 7 massacre, meets her father Thomas Hand after being released as part of a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel amid a temporary truce, at an unknown location in Israel.

Helping hands: An inside view of life after Hamas captivity

HEAVY TRAFFIC in Haifa: The aggression on the roads is another stark reminder of our collective trauma, says the writer.

Amid war and challenges ahead, it's important to cling to hope

By VARDIT SHTERENBACH

Teen depression

Rabbis must stop defending child molesters, instead of those sexually abused - opinion

By RABBI ZVI GLUCK

DESTRUCTION CAUSED by Hamas terrorists at Kibbutz Be’eri, near the Israel-Gaza border, on October 7 last year: ‘As with every Israeli, I had people around me affected by the massacre. My sister-in-law’s family was slaughtered in Kibbutz Be’eri,’ the writer mourns.

How Western Negev residents cope with trauma after October 7

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

A general view of the interior of a cross-border attack tunnel dug from Gaza to Israel, near Kissufim, seen on January 18, 2018

Hypothermia and frostbite: Winter poses life-threatening risks to hostages still held by Hamas

Ofri Bibas Levy, 37, poses with a picture of her family still held hostage after representatives of families of hostages taken by Hamas on October 7 held a press conference, after submitting legal filings to the International Criminal Court. February 14, 2024.

Families of released, rescued hostages will not receive psychological assistance from state

By JOANIE MARGULIES , JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Jesse Eisenberg attends the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, US January 15, 2024.

'A Real Pain' film presents the parallels of generational struggle

By REUTERS

Kibbutz members stand next to a ruined house in Kibbutz Kfar Aza on January 14.

Resilience Index report showcases ongoing trauma among Western Negev residents one year post-war

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

GLACIER VIEW resort in Alaska, nestled amid vibrant autumn forests and near the enchanting Matanuska Glacier, offers a serene escape for families. It seamlessly blends adventure and tranquility in a breathtaking natural setting, says the writer.

Nature can heal the trauma of war in a post-October 7 Israel

By NOAM BEDEIN

An AI-generated illustrative photo of a woman in wartime Tel Aviv.

Is anyone talking about dating during wartime?

By SHANNA FULD

IDF PARATROOPER Menahem Ben-Halifa – from wounded soldier to medical clown.

This is how medical clowns are helping treat post-Oct. 7 trauma

By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

Rabbi Hayim Leiter performs a bris ceremony in Har Gilo, West Bank, on October 7, 2024.

I realized the depth of my Israeli trauma after rocket exploded while circumcising a baby

By Rabbi Hayim Leiter/JTA

Nir Kedar is seen at the entrance of Sapir College, just 3.5 km. from Gaza.

Rising from the ashes: After Oct. 7, Sapir College hopes to be a global trauma research center

ZAKA VOLUNTEERS clean bloodstains from the Oct. 7 massacre at a burnt home in Kibbutz Be’eri, Dec. 19, 2023.

'Bearing witness': ZAKA CEO shares the emotional toll of Oct. 7 and new digital memorial

By NERIA BARR

One year after the October 7 massacre, we are faced with the challenge of how to remember.

Editor's Notes: What we can learn from Holocaust survivors

Strengthening the relationship between man and nature

Forest showers: The treatment of trauma that occurs in nature

By Walla!