55% of disabled Gaza war veterans treated by army rehab have mental health issues

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'Each social worker has 750 patients,' the Defense Ministry said, warning staff shortages severely hinder care. Around 20,000 veterans are in the Rehabilitation Division, with 10,700 suffering psychological trauma. By 2028, the division expects to treat 100,000 injured, half with mental health conditions

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Around 20,000 veterans injured in the Gaza war are being treated by the Defense Ministry Rehabilitation Division, with 55 percent – roughly 10,700 – struggling with mental health issues, the Defense Ministry announced Sunday.