IDF veteran who self-immolated regains consciousness

• Author: JERUSALEM POST STAFF
• Published date: 26 September 2021
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

Saidian can indicate with his head but still cannot speak, his brother said in a phone conversation with N12. Saidian's sister said that he is responsive to their requests and gave her a kiss, Ynet reported. She also said that he is able to follow videos that are shown to him.

Medical center staff anticipate a long and complex recovery process.

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Saidian's lawyer responded to the news, saying that The State of Israel now has the chance to correct the "tremendous wrong that was done to him."

"The improvement in his condition is incredibly happy not only because the entire country prayed for him, but because it gives the state the chance to correct," said Saidian's lawyer.

"I hope that Itzik is that last person suffering from post trauma that needs to horrify an entire country to get the treatment he is due."

The 26-year-old veteran of the Golani Brigade, arrived at the offices of the...