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Israeli Soldiers Face Surge in Mental Health Crises
11/13/2025
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Story summary
- The Israeli Defense Ministry reports nearly 11,000 documented mental health injuries among soldiers since October 7, 2023.
- Twenty-one suicides were reported in 2024, compared with a prewar average of 13 per year.
- A report indicates 279 soldiers attempted suicide between January 2024 and July 2025.
- The Israeli Defense Ministry is mobilizing mental health officers and providing therapy, while experts warn the system cannot meet growing demand.
