Suicide

Israeli combat veterans with PTSD and families not receiving enough support from the state - survey

Survey reveals major gaps in PTSD support for Israeli combat veterans and their families: most receive no treatment, many unaware of their rights, and children are also affected.

 Among the symptoms: uncontrollable tremors, sleep disturbances and tantrums. IDF soldiers in action in Khan Yunis
Kurt Cobain of Nirvana during the taping of MTV Unplugged at Sony Studios in New York City, 11/18/93. (Photo by )

New claims allege Kurt Cobain’s death may have been homicide, police reaffirm stance - report

 ‘INADEQUATE SLEEP raises the risk for numerous health conditions, including heart attacks, diabetes, obesity, and cancer, and too little sleep is also linked with an increased likelihood of developing mental disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and even suicidal tendencies.’

Three hundred Israelis took own life in 2025, some 7,000 attempted suicide, Health Ministry reveals

Joshua Boone.

My friend and IDF hero Josh Boone: May his memory be a blessing - opinion


Grapevine: Gallant-less toast

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi attend a Passover celebration on Tuesday April 4, 2023.

Did this AI chatbot encourage a man to commit suicide?

In Pierre's last conversation with the chatbot, the AI asked him why he hadn't already died if that's what he wanted.

Artificial intelligence (Ilustrative)

Teens in Israel, US are in crisis – why is this happening?

As always, technology is far ahead of society’s ability to mitigate its social damage. And our youth in particular are paying the price.

 Israeli teenagers stand near graves on Remembrance Day, when Israel commemorates its fallen soldiers, at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on May 4, 2022 (Illustrative photo).

Border Police celebrate with suicidal man who was lonely on birthday

Hila Avraham, who was in command of the Border Police Coastal Command unit, stopped together with the two vehicles, buying balloons and a birthday cake on their way.

Illustrative photo of a birthday cake.

Gila’s Way to host landmark suicide-prevention conference at Knesset

Gila was a beautiful, talented teenager who exuded kindness and empathy to those around her. Her father, and his organization, are teaching some difficult lessons based on his family’s own trauma.

Gila Hammer.

Russian General dies in alleged suicide weeks after being fired

The Former Russian Ministry of the Interior is now the latest in a string of mysterious suicides tied to Vladimir Putin and his regime.

 A Russian state flag flies near a tower of the Kremlin behind trees in central Moscow, Russia September 21, 2022.

Minors in positions of risk rose in 2021, suicide decreased - report

The government report of youths at risk saw a rise in at-home violence, youths involved in criminal activity and neglect.

 At risk youth

44 IDF soldiers fell in 2022, mostly not in action

Three of the soldiers were killed in action, 17 in accidents, 14 in incidents suspected as suicides and 10 died due to illness.

 Funeral of IDF soldier St.-Sgt. Natan Fitoussi

Teen suicides, reduced during lockdown, has now increased 12-18%

Teenage suicide rates fell during lockdown and have risen again now that in-school teaching has returned.

 Depression

Two Russian nationals, including Putin critic, found dead in hotel in India

The investigation into the death of the two Russians has been taken over by the Crime Branch, Crime Investigation Department of India.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a news conference after a meeting of the State Council on youth policy in Moscow, Russia, December 22, 2022.