A recent investigation by the Israeli army revealed that the majority of suicides among soldiers are directly linked to the psychological challenges they face during the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip, where many soldiers suffer from severe mental and physical exhaustion.

According to reports, the army recorded 16 suicide cases since the beginning of the year, including four cases in July alone, raising concerns about the spread of the phenomenon among the armed forces, especially with the increasing number of soldiers committing suicide over the past two years compared to previous periods.

In a related context, Israeli media reported an unofficial tally indicating that suicide cases have reached at least 18 this year, with a predominance of suicides among reserve forces in active service, reflecting significant psychological pressure on the soldiers.

As suicide cases continue both in and out of the camps, the Israeli army radio reported from sources that psychological exhaustion is increasing among soldiers due to the ongoing military operations in Gaza, prompting leadership to consider plans for granting leaves and alleviating pressure on officers and soldiers.

In a related context, officials noted that Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir is working on a plan for long-term leaves aimed at reducing psychological pressures; however, the Israeli army does not officially recognize that soldiers who commit suicide are considered war casualties, reflecting complexities in addressing the phenomenon from an official standpoint.