Suicide

Suspect sets police officers on fire during response to suicide call in Israel's North

When the officers arrived, the suspect poured a flammable liquid on one of the officers and set him alight. Two other officers were burned while attempting to restrain the man.

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.
IDF soldiers pay respects to loved ones who fell in battle at Mount Herzl Cemetery in Jerusalem, April 28, 2025

IDF must revamp how it recognizes wounded, fallen soldiers - opinion

IDF soldiers demolish the home of terrorist Jamil Samara in Burkin, October 22, 2025.

IDF forms committee to review commemoration, legacy of fallen soldiers

IDF soldiers prepare for Remembrance Day at the graves of fallen soldiers at the Har Herzl military cemetery, April 23, 2023.

IDF veterans lost to suicide deserve full military honors - opinion


South Africa's ambassador to France, found dead in Paris, left suicide note

South Africa's foreign affairs department confirmed Mthethwa's death, adding that the circumstances were under investigation by the French authorities.

Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa pictured in 2018.

OpenAI to bring parental controls in ChatGPT after California teen's suicide

The company said on Monday that the controls will allow parents and teens to link accounts for stronger safeguards for teenagers.

 Meta Open AI

Gunman who targeted NFL's New York offices suffered from CTE, examiner finds

Shane Tamura, 27, a Las Vegas casino security officer and former high-school football player, had left a “suicide note” blaming the National Football League for his degenerative brain condition.

Sep 28, 2025; Dublin, Ireland; A general overall view as Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz (11) pitches the ball to running back Jordan Mason (27) at midfield on the NFL shield logo against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first quarter during an NFL International Series game at Croke Park.

Health Ministry's solutions for IDF mental health are inadequate, endanger soldiers - opinion

How can we deal with suicide if someone who turns to community mental health care has to wait months and even longer, only to receive a response that is sometimes minimal?

 An IDF soldier walks near the Israel-Gaza border, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in southern Israel, December 31, 2023.

The war isn’t over and the real battle has just begun - opinion

Since October 7, Israelis have lived with unrelenting trauma, and the country is in the midst of a mental health state of emergency.

VISITORS PONDER the scene of the Nova massacre. IDF soldier Daniel Edri burned himself alive after he told his mother that he could still smell and envision the dead bodies he had found on October 7 at the Nova site.

World Suicide Prevention Day: Each one of us can protect those close to us - opinion

Human connection is at the heart of prevention. Better an intervention that is too early than a missed opportunity that is too late.

A depressed woman

IDF soldier found lifeless, military police launch investigation

All findings will be forwarded to the military attorney's office for examination.

A memorial candle

Reservists more resilient than conscripts during Operation Swords of Iron, study finds

New research highlights psychological gap between soldier groups; urges mentoring programs.

 IDF soldier seen walking between two armored vehicles in Gaza, December 20, 2023.

OpenAI, Altman sued over ChatGPT's role in California teen's suicide

An OpenAI spokesperson said the company is saddened by Raine's passing and that ChatGPT includes safeguards such as directing people to crisis helplines.

 OpenAI CEO Sam Altman attends an event to pitch AI for businesses in Tokyo, Japan, February 3, 2025; illustrative.

'They no longer recognize themselves': The growing crisis among Israel's security forces - opinion

The survey, carried out among 111 participants – including active-duty soldiers, career service members, reservists, and ZAKA volunteers – focused on post-traumatic symptoms.

 Tired pensive military man feeling worry and despair overhead view. Psychological trauma and PTSD treatment at therapy session. Tired pensive military man feeling worry and despair overhead view