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2024: Mental Health Crisis Deepens for Israelis Near Gaza

1/26/2026

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In 2024, mental health worsened for Israelis near the Gaza border, with depression rising from 25.5% to 33.9% and stress from 58.2% to 67.9%.
The number of people with psychological disabilities in these areas jumped.
Life expectancy fell from 83.8 to 83.4 years, while life satisfaction stayed stable.
Overnight stays fell 13.6%, and 79,900 Israelis moved abroad between October 2023 and September 2024.

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Story summary

In 2024, mental health worsened for Israelis near the Gaza border, with depression rising from 25.5% to 33.9% and stress from 58.2% to 67.9%.
The number of people with psychological disabilities in these areas jumped.
Life expectancy fell from 83.8 to 83.4 years, while life satisfaction stayed stable.
Overnight stays fell 13.6%, and 79,900 Israelis moved abroad between October 2023 and September 2024.