22 Israeli soldiers committed suicide in 2025, the highest number in 15 years

An Israeli army report, cited by Haaretz, reveals a sharp rise in soldier suicides in 2025, with 22 deaths recorded so far—the highest figure since 2010. The army confirmed the increase, noting that most of the deceased were reservists, while two were conscripts and nine were regular soldiers. The report attributes the rise to mental health impacts from prolonged exposure to combat. The figure marks a continued increase from 17 cases in 2023 and 21 in 2024, above the previous decade’s average of 12 per year.