For the first time: a dedicated community for women coping with combat shock

The Combat Diamonds Forum is establishing "Yahalomot," a community for women dealing with combat shock following their military service. The community will offer a supportive female space, group meetings, workshops, professional guidance, and assistance with employment integration. According to Ministry of Defense Rehabilitation Department data from October 2026, since the outbreak of the Iron Swords War, about 30,000 wounded have been absorbed, of whom about 8% are women, and about 63% of all wounded are dealing with mental injuries.

The Combat Diamonds Forum, operating under the Diamonds for Life association, announces the establishment of "Yahalomot" – a dedicated community for women coping with combat shock following their military service. The community, to be managed by Shir Schneerson, a combat shock survivor and therapeutic dog handler, will offer a supportive female space, group meetings, workshops, professional guidance, and assistance with employment integration. According to Ministry of Defense Rehabilitation Department data from October 2026, since the outbreak of the Iron Swords War, about 30,000 wounded have been absorbed, of whom about 8% are women, and about 63% of all wounded are dealing with mental injuries. The community is intended for women recognized by the Rehabilitation Department, women in the process of recognition, or those coping with combat reaction. Nadav Virsh, chairman of the forum, was quoted: "Yahalomot was born out of the understanding that alongside the shared injury, women have unique needs and challenges." Shir Schneerson added: "We are not just our injury." The article presents the initiative as a significant step in providing tailored responses for women.