Jerusalem, 5 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Against the backdrop of the increase in demand for therapeutic spaces due to the war, Israel’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and the Israel Land Authority will enable the establishment of therapeutic and rehabilitative farms for post-trauma sufferers, at-risk youth, and injured animals across the country on agricultural lands.
The move removes barriers facing non-profit organizations and social entrepreneurs, regulates existing activity, and allows them to operate on agricultural land continuously and without interruption.
Recently, many people across the country: fighters, evacuees, families who have been affected and citizens who have been exposed to difficult events, are dealing with physical and mental harm. A large portion of them are experiencing anxiety, depression, post-trauma or a sense of loneliness. The need for rehabilitation and healing frameworks is greater than ever, and the demand for therapeutic solutions in this area is only increasing. On the other hand, the agricultural space and nature prove themselves time and time again as an engine of healing.
Proximity to the land, agricultural work with hands, spending time among animals and vegetation – all of these contribute to reducing anxiety, strengthening the sense of belonging and creating a supportive framework that is not judgmental. Now, at the initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and in cooperation with the Israel Land Authority, a regulated response to this need will be provided, through the new outline.