When applying to the Rehabilitation Department of Israel’s Ministry of Defense, the first steps are critical. Even a small mistake at the outset can jeopardize recognition of your injury — and with it, access to treatment, rehabilitation, and compensation. At JIJ, our legal team has extensive experience guiding veterans, reservists, and their families through this complex process. In this article we outline the key principles every applicant should know.
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One of Israel’s most urgent social crises: the struggles facing families of children with severe disabilities. JIJ attorneys recently took part in a special Knesset committee addressing this issue. The discussion, chaired by MK Hava Eti Atia, revealed the depth of the problem—parents left without essential state support, battling every day to provide around-the-clock care.
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In a powerful testament to resilience and healing through art, Yuval Raphael, one of the survivors featured in the upcoming documentary SATURDAY October 7, has been selected to represent Israel at Eurovision 2025.
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Turkish-Israeli relations have always been in flux. Turkey was the first Muslim-majority country to recognise Israel, and the 1990s were characterised by strengthening relations[. However, relations began to deteriorate at the beginning of the 21st century, coinciding with the election of Erdogan and Turkey’s shift towards Islam and championing of the Palestinian issue.
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2024 was our busiest and most impactful year since our founding 20 years ago. With your help, in 2024, JIJ provided FREE legal aid to 2,733 survivors of terrorism, human trafficking, and discrimination, including: 32 wounded Israeli soldiers, 40 survivors of human trafficking, 17 survivors of the October 7th massacre, 68 families seeking Israeli citizenship or residency, 112 refugees from Ukraine, Russia, and Eritrea, 120 Israeli families displaced from their homes on the Gaza & Lebanon borders, 500 wounded soldiers.
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The ICC, established to protect genuine victims and hold accountable leaders responsible for the gravest crimes, has, for the first time in its history, chosen to target a democratic nation with a robust, independent judiciary fully dedicated to upholding the principles and rules of international law. This is a deplorable and calculated attempt to undermine the State of Israel and the IDF as they take decisive actions to defend the very existence of the world’s only Jewish state against an attempt to eradicate it. These efforts come in response to the most extensively documented barbaric massacre of modern times, orchestrated by Hamas and other terror groups.
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Sir Keir Starmer wanted to end Corbynism and uphold Israel's legitimate right to self-defense. His British Labour government has taken three steps backward in just two months. Read More
The Philadelphi Corridor, a narrow but vital passage along the Gaza-Egypt border, is at the heart of intense geopolitical debates. As Israel maintains control during the Swords of Iron War, this corridor's role in the flow of essential supplies—and its potential as a smuggling route—has global implications. With the Western world urging for a change, and Egypt cautioning against escalations, the future of this strategic strip could reshape the conflict in Gaza. Dive into the complexities of this pivotal battleground and its impact on the region's delicate balance.
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The Jerusalem Institute of Justice welcomes the ICC Prosecutor’s request for the issuance of arrest warrants for Hamas’ leaders Yahya Sinwar, Mohamed Deif, and Ismail
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