The Israeli army announced, “Suicide cases among its ranks increased during the war on the Gaza Strip, as 28 soldiers committed suicide, including 16 reservists, the highest number in decades.”
According to Israeli army data, “38 soldiers committed suicide between 2023 and 2024.” In 2022, 14 suicide cases were recorded, and in 2021, 11 cases were recorded.”
The Israeli army said that 558 soldiers were killed in 2023, including 512 during “operational activity.”
In 2023, “16 soldiers died in various accidents, two during training, 4 in civilian car accidents, 5 in military car accidents, one as a result of the accidental discharge of a weapon, 4 in other accidents, and 10 died due to illness.”
The Israeli Defense Forces say that “17 soldiers are believed to have committed suicide during the same year, including 7 conscripts, 4 professional soldiers, and 7 reserve soldiers.” There were 7 suspected suicides in 2023 after the October 7 attack.
According to the data, “During 2024, the total number of deaths in the Israeli army decreased compared to 2023, but the number of suicides increased, as a total of 363 deaths were recorded in the ranks of the army, including 295 in operational activities amid the war and 11 in other attacks.” .
According to the Israeli army’s statement, which was reported by The Times of Israel, “23 soldiers died in accidents during the year 2024, 20 in car accidents and 3 in other accidents, 13 died due to illness, and at least 21 soldiers died due to suspected suicide, including This includes 7 conscripts, 2 professional soldiers, and 12 reserve soldiers.”
Last updated: January 2, 2025 – 16:26
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