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IDF Faces Soldier Suicides, Boosts Mental Health Support

1/2/2025

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The Israeli army has faced a tragic toll since the war erupted on October 7, 2023, with 891 soldiers reported dead, including 28 suspected suicides. Alarmingly, 21 soldiers took their own lives in 2024 alone, prompting the IDF to enhance mental health support, including a 24/7 hotline, to address these urgent concerns.

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Story summary

The Israeli army has faced a tragic toll since the war erupted on October 7, 2023, with 891 soldiers reported dead, including 28 suspected suicides. Alarmingly, 21 soldiers took their own lives in 2024 alone, prompting the IDF to enhance mental health support, including a 24/7 hotline, to address these urgent concerns.