{"id":298247,"date":"2024-11-09T06:08:12","date_gmt":"2024-11-09T06:08:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thetruthseeker.co.uk\/?p=298247"},"modified":"2024-11-10T16:54:31","modified_gmt":"2024-11-10T16:54:31","slug":"defense-ministry-12000-wounded-during-war-over-half-under-30","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thetruthseeker.co.uk\/?p=298247","title":{"rendered":"Defense Ministry: 12,000 wounded during war, over half under 30"},"content":{"rendered":"

Amir Bohbot \u2013 Jerusalem Post Oct 31, 2024<\/strong><\/h1>\n

The Defense Ministry\u2019s Rehabilitation Department<\/a> admitted 12,000 wounded individuals since the war began on October 7, 2023, it announced Tuesday.<\/p>\n

According to the department\u2019s data, 93% of the wounded are men, 66% are reservists, and 51% are between 18 and 30.<\/p>\n

A threefold increase in wounded individuals under 30<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Fourteen percent of the wounded are classified as having moderate to severe injuries. Among them, 377 sustained head wounds, including 23 with severe cranial damage requiring 3D-printed skull replacements.<\/p>\n

Another 308 individuals suffered eye injuries, of whom 12 lost their vision and needed prosthetics. Additionally, 104 sustained spinal injuries, and around 60 required advanced prosthetic limbs tailored to fit their lifestyles.<\/p>\n

Around 5,200 (43%) of the wounded have developed various psychological response<\/a>s, such as anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, and PTSD. Each month, an average of 1,000 wounded from the war are admitted, along with about 500 new requests for recognition from past events.<\/p>\n

Over the past year, the department has seen a threefold increase in wounded individuals under 30, who now make up 51% of the war\u2019s casualties. As of October 6, 2023, approximately 50% of disabled veterans<\/a> were classified as seniors, while only 8% were under 30.<\/p>\n

The department is adapting its rehabilitation programs for younger wounded individuals, emphasizing support for returning to education, vocational training, and job rehabilitation.<\/p>\n

As part of this initiative, 10 rehabilitation ranches have been established nationwide to help wounded individuals build a daily routine. Created in collaboration with the Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization (ZDVO), these ranches provide body and mind workshops, discussion groups, and diverse agricultural activities. In the future, family members will also be able to participate in ranch activities.<\/p>\n

Existing therapeutic responses, to be intensified in the coming days, include:<\/p>\n