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Israel's Military Faces Mental Health Crisis Amid Gaza Conflict

1/17/2026

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Israel faces a significant mental health crisis among its military personnel.
The crisis follows a two-year Gaza assault that began after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
PTSD among soldiers rose nearly 40%, with a projected 180% increase by 2028.
A parliamentary report found 279 soldiers attempted suicide between January 2024 and July 2025.
The Defence Ministry expanded mental health support, but the state-assistance evaluation deters soldiers from seeking help.

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Israel faces a significant mental health crisis among its military personnel.
The crisis follows a two-year Gaza assault that began after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
PTSD among soldiers rose nearly 40%, with a projected 180% increase by 2028.
A parliamentary report found 279 soldiers attempted suicide between January 2024 and July 2025.
The Defence Ministry expanded mental health support, but the state-assistance evaluation deters soldiers from seeking help.