US EditionThe Effects of War-Related Experiences on Mental Health Symptoms of Individuals Living in Conflict Zones: a Longitudinal Study
ISRAEL, JUL 6 – At least 43 Israeli soldiers have died by suicide since the war started, with many suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder linked to Gaza and Lebanon combat service.
- On July 6, 2025, 24-year-old Israeli reservist Daniel Edri self-immolated in a forest near Safad, after suffering trauma from Gaza and Lebanon service.
- After serving in Gaza and Lebanon, Edri’s trauma from October 7, 2023, and the loss of two friends led to severe PTSD and haunting sensory memories.
- Medical reports show Edri reported smelling burned bodies, had violent outbursts, and battled suicidal thoughts despite seeking help.
- Following Edri’s death, the Israeli Defense Ministry denied a military funeral; media reports show at least 11 reservist suicides since the war began, with no official tracking of discharged soldiers’ deaths.
- Projections suggest up to 100,000 Israeli troops may require long-term mental health care by 2030, reflecting a growing psychological crisis amid ongoing war trauma.
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The effects of war-related experiences on mental health symptoms of individuals living in conflict zones: a longitudinal study
On October 7, 2023, a large-scale attack in southern Israel and the subsequent war resulted in extensive loss of life and injuries, with many individuals experiencing traumatic losses, such as family members or close friends being killed or kidnapped. This study aims to longitudinally examine its effects on mental health, specifically, clinical symptoms of anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We anticipated greater symp…
Yet another Israeli soldier commits suicide over ‘Gaza war trauma’
FacebookLikeShareTweetEmail An Israeli reserve soldier committed suicide due to psychological problems from the war in the Gaza Strip, Israeli media reported, bringing the total number of soldiers who have killed themselves to 42 since October 2023. The Israeli news website Walla said Daniel Adri, 24, who served in the reserve forces in Gaza and Lebanon, killed himself […]
IDF reservist with PTSD dies by suicide after psychiatric hospitalization denied twice
The reservist's body was found in his burned-out car on Saturday morning after he was refused admission for psychiatric care by hospital staff twice in recent months. According to Haaretz's tally, since the war began, at least 11 discharged reservists have died by suicide due to mental health conditions likely linked to their military service
'Remember me fondly' - IDF vet dies by suicide
Daniel Edri, a 24-year-old veteran who rushed to help during the Nova massacre, took his own life after months of serving on the frontlines in Gaza and Lebanon. By World Israel News Staff A former combat soldier in the Israeli Defense Forces, who served in the Gaza Strip, died by suicide over the weekend, his family told Hebrew-language media. Daniel Edri, a 24-year-old from the northern city of Safed, took his own life early Saturday morning, …
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