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Israeli Soldier's PTSD-Linked Suicide Recognized, Family Granted Military Funeral

4/6/2026

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The Israeli Defense Ministry recognized Maj. (res.) Asaf Dagan as a fallen soldier after his death by suicide in October 2024.
Dagan was a combat navigator who suffered from PTSD linked to his military service.
A High Court ruling allowed a military funeral to take place in a civilian cemetery after the initial denial of recognition.
The ruling also allows the Dagan family to be recognized as bereaved.

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The Israeli Defense Ministry recognized Maj. (res.) Asaf Dagan as a fallen soldier after his death by suicide in October 2024.
Dagan was a combat navigator who suffered from PTSD linked to his military service.
A High Court ruling allowed a military funeral to take place in a civilian cemetery after the initial denial of recognition.
The ruling also allows the Dagan family to be recognized as bereaved.