Suicide

Armed reserve veteran suffering from PTSD safely disarmed after standoff in Netivot home

Advanced-Staff-Sergeant Major Ariel Morzhanov, who handled terrorist negotiations on October 7, arrived at the scene to manage dialogue and de-escalate the situation.

Israeli police stand near a dust cloud kicked up by a departing helicopter after the first phase of a ceasefire agreement began between Israel and Hamas on January 19, 2025 near the Gaza border near Re'im, Southern Israel.
 Bereaved families, friends and Israeli soldiers visit the graves of fallen soldier during Remembrance Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on April 30, 2025.

Israel needs to end double standards against IDF troops who commit suicide - editorial

IDF soldiers' helmets are hung from a rail, with Jerusalem in the background, on Israel's Memorial Day on April 30, 2025 in Jerusalem, Israel.

American-born former IDF soldier dies at 23 of apparent suicide

 Bereaved families, friends and Israeli soldiers visit the graves of fallen soldier during Remembrance Day which commemorates the fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on April 30, 2025.

High Court hears petition on soldiers who died by suicide, says mental injury no less than physical


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.

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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.

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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

IDF reservists who took own life after fighting in Gaza gets military burial

Mizrachi was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and took his own life last week after receiving a re-conscription order (Tzav 8).

 Sgt. Maj. (res.) Eliran Mizrahi's funeral at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on June 13, 2024

Providing Hope: The Dolansky Research and Treatment Program for Suicide Prevention

The goal of this program is to identify novel targets for treatment, as well as to develop and implement new therapeutic approaches to reverse depression and prevent suicide.


Health Ministry searching for candidates for the position of Suicide Registrar

The data collected by the new registrar will help the healthcare system in Israel better monitor and respond to cases of suicide.

 Psychotrauma and Crisis Response Unit at the women's MCI drill, October 12, 2021.

EU regulator finds no link between weight-loss drugs and suicidal thoughts

EMA also analyzed about 170 other case reports on suspected adverse reactions registered with the EU's EudraVigilance database.

 EUROPEAN UNION flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels.