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IDF Faces Record Losses, Boosts Mental Health Support

1/3/2025

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have faced devastating losses since Hamas's October 7 attack, with 891 soldier casualties—the highest toll since the Yom Kippur War. In 2024 alone, 363 soldiers lost their lives, including 295 in combat. In response to rising suicides, the IDF is ramping up mental health support, launching a 24/7 hotline and adding 800 mental health officers.

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have faced devastating losses since Hamas's October 7 attack, with 891 soldier casualties—the highest toll since the Yom Kippur War. In 2024 alone, 363 soldiers lost their lives, including 295 in combat. In response to rising suicides, the IDF is ramping up mental health support, launching a 24/7 hotline and adding 800 mental health officers.