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


Maj. Assaf Dagan laid to rest in military ceremony after court order approves

After being called into reserves via WhatsApp instead of via "official" channels, the military refused to recognize him as an official IDF member for burial.

 Israeli soldiers and Family members of combat navigator Maj. (res.) Asaf Dagan, who recently ended his life attend his funeral at the cemetery in Haifa, December 3, 2024.

High Court offers compromise on military funeral for Asaf Dagan, after taking his own life

Dagan took his own life in Atlit in October after suffering from severe PTSD.

 Major Asaf Dagan.

Number of suicides could increase as security situation continues, Israeli experts say

The researchers noted that the current study referred to the general population in Israel, but there are also specific groups at increased risk during national crises or wars.

 DR. SHIRI DANIELS.

After reservist commits suicide, sister blasts gov’t’s ‘absurd’ PTSD policy

Dagan described her brother’s struggles, saying, “My mother dedicated her life to trying to save Asaf… He exhibited all the classic symptoms of PTSD.”

 Major Asaf Dagan.

Mother sues AI company after 14-year-old son commits suicide for romantic interest chatbot

Sewell Setzer, 14, committed suicide believing it would allow him to be in the world of his AI girlfriend Dany, his mother claims.

 Character.AI

Man sets himself on fire across from Israeli consulate in Boston

The incident, which occurred on the anniversary of the September 11 attacks on New York, occurred at approximately 8:15 p.m., according to NBC Boston. A large police presence quickly followed.

 Boston police car (illustrative)

Grapevine September 8, 2024: To save a life

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Depression (illustrative)

Fabricated suicide letter from Nova survivor raises concerns

A suicide note supposedly from a Nova music festival survivor was revealed to be a fabrication, sparking outrage and concern among readers and survivors.

 Israelis visit the site of the Re'im music festival massacre, in southern Israel, May 15, 2024.

Jerusalem Cinematheque celebrates Robin Williams' legacy with special tribute series - opinion

The Jerusalem Cinematheque honors Robin Williams’ legacy with a month-long film series starting August 1. Catch classics like Aladdin and Good Will Hunting on the big screen.

 ROBIN WILLIAMS in ‘Good Morning, Vietnam.’

The tragic case of IDF soldier's suicide shows we must do more for our fighters - editorial

“We must act to make this case be the last of its kind.”

 Eliran Mizrachi seen in Israeli military uniform