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Public Outcry for Soldier Mental Health After Tragic Death

8/2/2025

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Two Israeli lawmakers are calling on Defense Minister Israel Katz to honor Roi Wasserstein, a 24-year-old reservist who tragically took his own life after enduring over 300 days of service in the IDF's 401st Brigade. His story has ignited a public outcry for improved mental health support for soldiers, highlighting the urgent need for change.

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Two Israeli lawmakers are calling on Defense Minister Israel Katz to honor Roi Wasserstein, a 24-year-old reservist who tragically took his own life after enduring over 300 days of service in the IDF's 401st Brigade. His story has ignited a public outcry for improved mental health support for soldiers, highlighting the urgent need for change.