Following a two-year conflict in Gaza, the Israeli regime is experiencing a significant escalation in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicide rates among its military personnel.
Recent reports from the Ministry of Defense and healthcare providers have detailed the mental health crisis within the Israeli army, coinciding with ongoing conflicts against Gaza and Lebanon.
The military operations against Gaza have rapidly expanded alongside incursions into Lebanon, deploying hundreds of thousands of soldiers and reservists in some of the most intense battles in the regime’s history.Reports indicate that the Israeli military has caused the deaths of over 71,000 Palestinians and 4,400 Lebanese during these conflicts.
Since the onset of the war against Gaza in October 2023, the Israeli regime claims that more than 1,100 of its soldiers have been killed.
Simultaneously, cases of PTSD among Israeli soldiers have surged by 40% since 2023, highlighting the war’s profound impact on the mental health of those involved.Investigations conducted in the occupied territories reveal that the conflict has severely affected the psychological well-being of soldiers who have participated.
The Ministry of Defense has reported a nearly 4% increase in PTSD cases among its troops since September 2023, predicting a staggering 180% rise by 2028. Of the 22,300 military personnel receiving treatment for combat-related injuries, 60% suffer from post-traumatic stress.In response, the Ministry has expanded mental health care services and increased funding, noting a 50% rise in the use of alternative therapies.
Maccabi, a major healthcare provider in the occupied territories, reported in its 2025 annual report that 39% of military personnel under its care sought mental health support, with 26% expressing concerns about depression.A parliamentary committee revealed in October that 279 soldiers committed suicide between January 2024 and July 2025 marking a significant increase compared to previous years. The report indicated that soldiers involved in the conflict accounted for 78% of all suicide cases in the occupied territories in 2024.
