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Tragic Rise: Soldier Suicides Surge 145% Post-Gaza Conflict

7/8/2025

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Israeli reservist Daniel Edri, just 24, tragically took his own life, burdened by the haunting memories of his service in Gaza. His mother revealed the deep psychological scars he carried. Since October 2023, a staggering 145% rise in soldier suicides underscores the urgent mental health crisis stemming from the relentless conflict.

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Israeli reservist Daniel Edri, just 24, tragically took his own life, burdened by the haunting memories of his service in Gaza. His mother revealed the deep psychological scars he carried. Since October 2023, a staggering 145% rise in soldier suicides underscores the urgent mental health crisis stemming from the relentless conflict.