Thousands wounded in Israel and Gaza, raising concerns over long-term impact

A growing number of wounded Israeli soldiers represent a significant portion of Israeli society, revealing a hidden toll of the war with long-term implications, Bloomberg reported.

According to Bloomberg, advocates are concerned that the country may not be adequately equipped to meet the needs of these numerous injured individuals.

According to the Israeli Defense Ministry, approximately 3,000 members of the nation's security forces have sustained injuries since 7 October.

In Gaza, the death toll exceeds 21,000 Palestinians, with more than 55,000 injured and amputations becoming a frequent occurrence. The vast majority of the small territory's residents have been displaced due to the hostilities, Bloomberg reported.

Despite these numbers, the majority of Israelis continue to support the goals of the war.

“There could be a long-term impact if we see a big rate of people with disabilities that Israel must rehabilitate, which can produce economic issues as well as social issues," Yagil Levy, who teaches civil-military relations at Israel’s Open University, told Bloomberg.