Mayor says he's hoping for 'an environmentally friendly and an even more impressive alternative' next year; culture minister urges other municipal heads to follow suit

Itzik Saidyan, a former soldier with PTSD, set himself on fire to protest alleged neglect by authorities; now moved from burn unit to rehabilitation center

Sister of Reuven Magen says his struggle with PTSD became 'even harder since pandemic,' says he was 'a source of light who left a profound impression on everyone around him'

Survey finds 73% of wounded ex-soldier applicants for care reported humiliation, distrust; several previous recommendations not implemented

PTSD-afflicted former soldier Itzik Saidyan, who set himself on fire in April to protest alleged neglect by state, issues well-wishes to medical staff on national Doctor's Day

Itzik Saidyan leaves hospital treatment room in wheelchair; PTSD-afflicted ex-soldier set himself on fire in April to protest alleged neglect by state

Sister of Itzik Chen, 48, says he was denied the care he needed after he was 'scarred' by military service; Defense Ministry says he suffered from other mental health issues

British minister lauds Israel for treatment of vets in 2nd Veteran Games and Conference

Doctors rule out visitors for Itzik Saidyan for two weeks while they try to determine what caused his condition to deteriorate

Itzik Saidyan receives visits from Religious Zionism MKs, singer Aviv Geffen; brother hails ongoing recovery, thanks doctors and country for prayers