Former IDF Lone Soldier From New York Dies After Struggle With Combat Trauma
He immigrated to Israel after the Oct. 7 attack and served in Gaza, where friends said he lost fellow soldiers and later struggled with his mental health.
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IDF lone soldier from New York dies by suicide after PTSD struggle
William Shakin, 25, left university and moved to Israel after Oct. 7 before serving with Golani’s 13th Battalion; friends say he struggled after losing comrades, while his parents are seeking burial at Mount Herzl and questioning the support he received
Former IDF Lone Soldier From New York Dies After Struggle With Combat Trauma
NEW YORK (VINnews) — William Shakin, a 25-year-old former Israeli soldier from Great Neck, New York, died in New York after struggling with severe psychological distress following his military service in Gaza, according to people who knew him and advocates who had worked with him. Shakin immigrated to Israel following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas […]
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IDF Golani Combat Soldier Dies by Suicide in NY After Psychological Struggles
By: Julie Herndon The tragic death of an American volunteer who served as a combat soldier in the Israel Defense Forces has ignited renewed concern over the mental health care available to lone soldiers and overseas veterans after they complete their military service. According to the report om Monday at Israel National News, the death of Will (William) Shakin has prompted painful questions about the continuity of psychological support for forei…
Will (William) Shakin, a U.S. resident and Israel Defense Forces (IDF) volunteer, committed suicide yesterday in New York after suffering a serious deterioration in his mental health following his military service in Gaza. He had not received an official diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). After the massacre on 7 October, Shakin emigrated to Israel and joined the IDF through the Mahal program, intended for volunteers from abroad.…
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