As part of the program, participants were flown to New York for a break from the intensity of war.

Yinon Taieb, who was severely wounded while fighting Hamas in Gaza and remained unconscious for two months, recounts his long road to physical and mental recovery.

Undefeated boxing champion Floyd Mayweather was the guest of honor at a New York City gala on Monday, where he received the 'Gloves of Healing' award for his support of wounded Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers.

'I don’t think there’s any better way of presenting the Israeli perspective to American college kids than through the eyes of their Israeli peers.'

Belev Echad, is a New York-based organization that supports wounded Israeli soldiers healing from physical and mental injuries.