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Clalit Estimates 60,000 Israelis Developed PTSD After Oct 7

By Drooid · Oct 17, 2026, 10:23 AM UTC · How we work

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Clalit Reports PTSD Surge

Clalit reported a sharp rise in PTSD and depression among its members after the Oct 7 Hamas attacks.
The insurer estimates 60,000 Israelis developed clinical PTSD between Oct 2023 and Dec 2025, half of them Clalit members.
Evacuated residents experienced tenfold higher psychological distress than those who stayed home.
Clalit responded by retraining doctors, adding mental-health coaches, AI screening and group yoga for toddlers.

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Hasson Demands Accountability

Shin Bet deputy director Israel Hasson demanded a commission to pinpoint responsibility for Oct 7 failures.
Hasson cited the 1973 Agranat Commission, saying leaders cannot hide behind intelligence gaps.
Nahal Oz residents plan to vote against Benjamin Netanyahu, blaming his policies for the attack.
Many in Sderot view Netanyahu as a hero and fear a left-wing victory.
Netanyahu alleged to have ignored governments’ warnings about a Hamas assault while claiming intelligence was withheld.

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Clalit Reports PTSD Surge

Clalit reported a sharp rise in PTSD and depression among its members after the Oct 7 Hamas attacks.
The insurer estimates 60,000 Israelis developed clinical PTSD between Oct 2023 and Dec 2025, half of them Clalit members.
Evacuated residents experienced tenfold higher psychological distress than those who stayed home.
Clalit responded by retraining doctors, adding mental-health coaches, AI screening and group yoga for toddlers.

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