Dudi “David” Lev joins us from Israel to share a powerful story of recovery and resilience. A veteran IDF soldier whose battlefield included his own neighborhood, Dudi suffered severe physical and psychological wounds while defending his community from persistent terror threats. His account reveals the toll of living under constant danger and the strength required to rebuild life and relationships after severe, life-threatening trauma.

In the days since the remaining living hostages were freed from Hamas captivity, the country has erupted in relief and gratitude. Celebrations have mingled with sober reflection as Israelis embrace a fragile peace and begin the long work of healing. The collective exhale across the nation marks a hopeful first step toward resilience, recovery, and honoring the lives forever altered by this trauma.
Dudi shares how Friends of the IDF (FIDF) played a pivotal role in his recovery after severe injury and the relational strain that often follows trauma. While his body was treated by the most skilled medical teams, it was the FIDF support that helped steady his mind and rebuild connections within his community.

Across Israel, people are moving through different stages of recovery from terror, war, loss, and injury, and FIDF provides practical, compassionate services to every Israeli soldier and civilian alike—wherever they are on the path to healing.
Dudi generously shares his story as one example of how the FIDF is serving the people of Israel—the warriors, the civilians, the families—the entire nation. The war may seem to be over, but the wounds run deep, healing is a long journey, and Dudi’s story, with the assistance of the FIDF professionals, reveals to us the ongoing need Israelis have for our support, prayers, and encouragement.
To support the Friends of the IDF, go to www.BlessIsraelsSoldires.org

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