Overview
- Israel’s Defence Ministry says diagnosed PTSD among soldiers has risen nearly 40% since September 2023 and projects an increase of up to 180% by 2028.
- Of 22,300 troops and personnel being treated for war wounds, 60% are experiencing post‑trauma, according to the ministry.
- An Israeli parliamentary committee reported 279 soldier suicide attempts from January 2024 to July 2025, with combat troops comprising 78% of suicide cases in 2024.
- Clinicians cite two main trauma drivers for troops: intense fear in combat and moral injury from actions perceived to have harmed civilians.
- Trauma professionals describe months‑long assessment waits that deter care, while the ministry says it has expanded services, budgets and immediate support once evaluations begin.