Sixth Suicide Among Occupation Soldiers in 10 Days
Hebrew sources reported on Monday the suicide of a reserve soldier in Tel Aviv using his personal weapon, days after receiving a new call-up to the front lines. This incident is the sixth in ten days, amid Israeli reports of a worsening psychological crisis in the military establishment due to the war on Gaza and repeated call-ups.
Hebrew sources reported on Monday, September 14, 2026, the suicide of an Israeli reserve soldier in Tel Aviv using his personal weapon, days after receiving a new call-up to join army forces on one of the front lines. According to the sources, this incident is the sixth suicide among occupation soldiers in the past ten days, amid growing discussion within Israel about the psychological effects of the war and repeated call-ups of reserve forces. Previous Israeli reports indicate a rise in suicide cases and psychological disorders among soldiers since the outbreak of the war on the Gaza Strip, particularly among reserve forces who have undergone repeated cycles of mobilization and military service. Israeli reports have mentioned dozens of suicide cases since the start of the war, while the number of soldiers receiving treatment or rehabilitation for psychological disorders related to their military experiences has increased. The new case comes amid continued military alert and expanded reserve call-up operations, highlighting again what Israeli reports describe as a worsening psychological crisis within the military establishment, including post-traumatic stress disorder, psychological exhaustion, and difficulty returning to civilian life after participating in combat. Israeli media reports had previously indicated that some suicide cases were linked to soldiers returning to service or receiving new combat orders, sparking increasing discussion about the psychological burdens the war has placed on soldiers and their families.