Unprecedented suicide record in Israeli army

Pars Today – In its 2025 annual report, the Israeli army reported 21 suicides and the deaths of 151 soldiers, marking the highest suicide rate in the past 15 years.

According to Pars Today, the Israeli army, acknowledging the suicides of dozens of its soldiers, released a summary of its 2025 casualty data. On Tuesday, December 30, the army published an overview of its 2025 fatalities, highlighting a notable rise in deaths by suicide compared to other causes.

In 2025, 21 fatal suicides were recorded within the Israeli army, marking an unprecedented level over the past 15 years. The new report indicates a continuing increase in the number of suicides among military personnel.

According to the report, a total of 151 Israeli soldiers were killed in 2025 for various reasons. A particularly notable aspect of these figures is the number of deaths classified as suicides. Of the total fatalities, 88 soldiers died during operational activities, 15 from illness, 3 in resistance-front operations, 21 in accidents, and another 21 were recorded as “suspected suicides.” In response to the rising psychological distress among its personnel, the Israeli army has reportedly been forced to expand its medical and mental health services.

According to the data, over a thousand mental health officers have been deployed across all branches of the Israeli army, with each military unit assigned a dedicated officer for direct support. Dozens of these officers have also been sent into combat zones to provide immediate emotional and psychological assistance following complex incidents. While the Israeli army has historically censored casualty reports to manage public perception, it has been unable to deny the rising number of soldier deaths, particularly those resulting from suicide.