The Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization updated injured and general activity list

The Zahal Disabled Veterans Organization updated injured and general activity list as of November 30, 2023:

1. 6,213 members of Israel’s security forces have been wounded in the fighting; this includes, amongst others,  IDF soldiers, reservists, police officers, and rapid-response squad members (kitot konenut).
2. So far, 1,850 from amongst the wounded veterans in the current war have been officially recognized as Zahal disabled veterans by the Ministry of Defense.
3. Three call centers were operated by the ZDVO:
   1. A 24/7 emergency call center which made and received over 3,000 calls;
   1. A “Veterans For Veterans” call center which has made calls to every single member of the ZDVO several times during the war, with over 49,000 calls made so far.

   1. A “New Disabled Veterans” support call center which reached out to over 1,000 new recognized disabled veterans to inform and connect with them.

4. The “ZDVO Patrol” paid over 1,000 visits to new and existing members across Israel – arriving at hospitals, shelters, and homes to support them during these difficult times.
5. Over 100 wounded veterans have already arrived at the various BH centers to register as members and familiarize themselves with the organization and its activities.
6. As a result of the war, the ZDVO’s 2024 budget will increase by 23% from $54.3 m USD to $66.7 m USD.
7. As a result of the war, the ZDVF is now required to increase its fundraising by 40%, in comparison to 2023 ($15 million USD) with a new goal of $21 million USD in 2024.

Infographics:

• 6,213 wounded from the security forces
• 1,850 already recognized as Zahal Disabled Veterans
• 3 Call Centers Operating reaching out to thousands of members
• ZDVO Patrol paid over 1,000 visits to disabled veterans around the country
• Over 100 new wounded veterans have joined the BH centers
• ZDVO’s Budget in 2024 to increase by 23%
• ZDVF’s Fundraising Goals in 2024 to increase by 40%