Israel�s Defense Ministry says it has treated nearly 20,000 wounded soldiers since the war with Hamas erupted on October 7, 2023, with more than half of those treated are battling post-traumatic stress disorder and related mental health conditions.
Some 9 percent of the wounded have moderate to severe injuries. Fifty-six veterans are classified as having over 100 percent disability � the highest possible designation � with another 24 at 100 percent disability, 16 paralyzed, and 99 amputees fitted with prosthetics.
