On October 7, 2023, the terrorist organization 'Hamas' carried out an unprecedented attack into Israel's territory. Nearly 2,000 individuals suffered torture, rape, and loss of life. 253 hostages, the youngest only 9 months old, were kidnapped to Gaza. Each victim of this horrific attack, has a close circle of family and friends around them suffering from trauma. Some people have not left their houses, others have developed severe anxiety disorders, dealing with intense grief – with little hope of returning to any kind of normalcy in their lives.

Numerous initiatives have sprung up mainly providing short-term treatment. Government support and resources are limited and ONLY available for first degree relations of people who were murdered or taken hostage, for the injured or for those who returned from captivity. Per above, the actual need is much greater, and estimated at approximately 10,000 people. We believe that to build emotional resilience in our society, those in need of mental healthcare must receive professional, quality and long-term support.

Through its First Line Med project, the Anatta Foundation is providing long-term mental health support beyond government funding for victims of the October 7th events, including those who returned from captivity, first, second- and third-degree family members of the murdered and the hostages, survivors of the Nova massacre, and people who held safe room doors for hours and many more. This long-term therapy is conducted solely by certified therapists, amongst the best in Israel, who have extensive experience with trauma and bereavement and with the deep level of understanding and expertise needed to make a difference. The professional team supervising by senior Israeli therapists– Prof. Orfit Shapira-Berman, Prof. Merav Roth and Iris Gavrieli-Rahabi.

For more information / to make a tax-deductible donation to this Anatta Foundation project, please contact:
flm.israel2023@gmail.com