Partner TV+ Hosts Memorial Event Highlighting Reservists' PTSD and Heroism
Partner communications hosted a special broadcast dedicated to October 7 memorial stories, highlighting reservists' mental struggles, PTSD, and the vital need for accessible psychological support.
On the memorial day marking the October 7 events, Partner communications hosted an emotional commemoration meeting at its headquarters as part of the podcast "Bishvilam" hosted by Hadassah Ben Ari, broadcast on the "Heroes Channel" on Partner TV+. The event was dedicated to tales of heroism alongside the heavy psychological toll and invisible wounds exacted by prolonged combat on reservists.
The event was broadcast as part of the activities of the "Heroes Channel," established on Partner TV+ in December 2025, broadcasting 24/7 with a deep commitment to preserving the memory, heroism, and resilience of Israeli society. The event was attended by Daniel Chitis, brother of the late Capt. Yaron Chitis, who fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip during an engagement with terrorists barricaded in a building. Yaron fought on the front lines, thus preventing greater harm to his soldiers.
Nofar Avraham, widow of the late Nir Doron Avraham, a reservist who took his own life after five consecutive months of combat, also attended. In an interview with Ynet, Nofar explained that he did not speak much about the difficult experiences from his service. Nofar recalled that when he returned from Gaza, he seemed extinguished. Her story highlighted the wave of suicides and PTSD affecting combatants, a phenomenon leading to a sharp rise in psychological distress cases and tens of thousands of requests for professional support since the outbreak of the war. The meeting emphasized the vital need for accessible mental health care for combatants, including through hotlines such as NATAL (3362*) and ERAN (1201), the IDF assistance fund, and the accelerated recognition tracks of the Rehabilitation Department at the Ministry of Defense.
