Suicides surge in Israeli occupation military to highest level in 15 years

OCCUPIED PALESTINE, April 26 (YPA) -The Israeli newspaper Haaretz has revealed a sharp rise in suicides within Israeli occupation military and security forces, describing it as a sign of a deepening psychological crisis affecting the occupation forces.

According to the report, at least 10 Israeli soldiers and police officers have taken their lives since the start of 2026, including 6 this month alone.

The trend continues a broader escalation since October 7, 2023, when the Israeli regime began its genocidal assault on Gaza, with 7 active-duty suicides in late 2023, 21 in 2024, and 22 in 2025; the highest figure in 15 years.

Additional cases include at least 15 former soldiers who died by suicide after discharge by the end of 2025, with at least 4 more cases since, including 3 this past month.

According to observers, the surge is linked to mounting psychological strain from prolonged military operations in Gaza, reduced support systems, and systemic shortcomings, raising questions about the effectiveness of mental health services within the military and their ability to address the deepening crisis.

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