Israel sees spike in PTSD and suicide among troops as war persists: Report

Israeli soldiers battle PTSD and suicidal thoughts amid prolonged war

Spike in PTSD, suicide among Israeli troops after Gaza genocide

Israel is grappling with a dramatic increase in PTSD and suicide among its troops after Tel Aviv’s two-year genocide campaign in Gaza

Israel sees spike in PTSD and suicide among troops as Gaza war persists

Israel is grappling with a dramatic increase in post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide among its troops after its devastating two-year assault on Gaza. Recent reports from the Defence Ministry and health providers detail the military’s growing mental health crisis, as fighting continues in Gaza and Lebanon and tensions rise with Iran. The Gaza conflict quickly expanded into cross-border fire between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah, deploying …

Israel sees spike in PTSD and suicide among troops as fighting persists

Israel's Defense Ministry says it has recorded a nearly 40% increase in PTSD cases among its soldiers since September 2023, and ‍predicts the figure will increase by 180% by 2028.

Israel sees spike in PTSD and suicide among troops as war persists

Israel is grappling with a dramatic increase in post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide among its troops after its two-year assault on Gaza, precipitated by the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on southern Israel.

Rising PTSD and Suicides Among Israeli Troops Amid Ongoing Conflict

Israel faces a surge in PTSD and suicide rates among its troops following a prolonged assault on Gaza. The Defense Ministry reports a significant spike in mental health cases among soldiers, necessitating increased mental health services. This ongoing crisis exacerbates societal tensions and highlights inadequacies in addressing soldiers' trauma.