IDF Calls for Urgent Action Amid Rising Soldier Suicides

IDF calls for urgent action amid rising soldier suicides

"What drew attention is the unusual number of suicides recently,” Stern said. “We've addressed this before, but it has become more urgent after soldiers returned from fighting in Gaza.”

IDF acknowledges rise in suicide cases

The Israeli military's top personnel official made a sobering admission to lawmakers on Tuesday, acknowledging an uptick in soldier suicides while insisting the numbers don't constitute an epidemic. Lt. Col. Amir Vadmani testified before the Knesset Subcommittee on Manpower that 16 service members have taken their own lives since January, a pace that could surpass 2024's total of 21 cases. The hearing, led by MK Elazar Stern, was prompted by wha…