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Wounded Israeli & British vets join for sports & healing

The 100+ vets ranging from their 20s to 50s, gathered in Israel with their families for friendly competitions in swimming, X-Fit, rifle shooting, and met with post-trauma and rehabilitation experts.

– Israeli, British wounded vets join for sports and healing
By Abigail Klein Leichman

 

More than 100 Israeli and British injured veterans joined in Israel for the inaugural Veteran Games and Conference, a five-day event hosted by Zahal Disabled Veterans’ Organization at the Beit Halochem rehab, rec and sports centers in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem for disabled vets and their families.

Participants ranging from their 20s to 50s, and accompanying family members, gathered for friendly competitions in sports such as swimming, X-Fit and rifle shooting, and met with international experts on post-trauma and rehabilitation. Continue Reading »