12,000 Israeli soldiers wounded since 7 October, with rising numbers in rehab wards

Since 7 October, around 12,000 Israeli soldiers have been wounded, leading to a 20 percent increase in rehabilitation patients, now totalling 74,000, reported Haaretz.

Approximately 1,000 wounded soldiers are admitted each month, alongside 500 new injury claims related to past incidents. The rehabilitation division projects that by 2030, about 100,000 Israeli soldiers will be classified as disabled, with nearly half facing psychological challenges.

Reports indicate that 51 percent of the wounded are aged 18 to 30, and 43 percent experience psychological effects, such as anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, and PTSD.

Additionally, 23 soldiers have severe head injuries, 60 are amputees with prosthetics, 12 have lost vision, and 1,500 were injured twice during combat.