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Israeli Army Faces Rising Soldier Suicides Amid Gaza Conflict

7/15/2025

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The Israeli army grapples with a troubling surge in suicide rates among soldiers, with five tragic deaths attributed to mental health struggles since the onset of the Gaza conflict on October 7, 2023. In response to personnel shortages, the military is recalling soldiers suffering from PTSD, prompting lawmakers to voice urgent concerns over this escalating crisis.

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The Israeli army grapples with a troubling surge in suicide rates among soldiers, with five tragic deaths attributed to mental health struggles since the onset of the Gaza conflict on October 7, 2023. In response to personnel shortages, the military is recalling soldiers suffering from PTSD, prompting lawmakers to voice urgent concerns over this escalating crisis.