economicJul 29, 2026

Israeli army suicides rise again as two female soldiers die, bringing this year’s total to 16

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Two Israeli female soldiers died by suicide this week, bringing the number of serving Israeli soldiers who have taken their own lives since the start of the year to 16, amid growing concern over rising suicide rates in the military since the war in the Gaza Strip began.

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Mehdi EditorBy Mehdi Editor
Two Israeli female soldiers died by suicide this week, bringing the number of serving Israeli soldiers who have taken their own lives since the start of the year to 16, amid growing concern over rising suicide rates in the military since the war in the Gaza Strip began. Haaretz r…

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