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Six Israeli soldiers die by suicide amid ongoing conflicts: Report
22 November 2024 20:23 GMT
At least six Israeli soldiers have died by suicide in recent months, according to the Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth. The report cites severe psychological distress caused by Israel's ongoing wars in Gaza and Lebanon as the primary factor contributing to these deaths.
However, the actual number of suicides may be much higher, as the Israeli military has yet to release official statistics despite a previous promise to do so by the end of the year.
The report also points to a broader mental health crisis within the Israeli military.
Thousands of soldiers have sought help from mental health clinics or psychologists, with about one-third showing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.