The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/suicide/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:27:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png suicide | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/suicide/ 32 32 Reservist airman who died by suicide in 2024 recognized as fallen soldier, family says https://www.timesofisrael.com/reservist-airman-who-died-by-suicide-in-2024-recognized-as-fallen-soldier-family-says/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:25:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3795868 Family of combat navigator Maj. (res.) Asaf Dagan says Defense Ministry finally accepting their demand that he be acknowledged as a PTSD combat casualty, 'correcting deep injustice'

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]]> IDF to enact new guidelines for recognizing suicides linked to military service https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-to-enact-new-guidelines-for-recognizing-suicides-linked-to-military-service/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:27:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3723537 Defense Ministry will decide on a case-by-case basis whether circumstances of a suicide are linked to trauma from military service, and will increase support for victims' families

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]]> Man who testified in Histadrut corruption probe dies by suicide https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-who-testified-in-histadrut-corruption-probe-dies-by-suicide/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 20:27:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3690981 Contractor linked to labor union chief found dead in Ben Shemen Forest, days after answering police investigators' questions

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]]> Man dies falling from unfinished high-rise amid ultra-Orthodox protest in Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-dies-falling-from-unfinished-high-rise-amid-ultra-orthodox-protest-in-jerusalem/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 18:26:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3677631 Police investing death as possible suicide; Menachem Mendel Litzman reportedly left farewell message on social media that he 'can no longer cope,' asked forgiveness from loved ones

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]]> Blood test 95% accurate in spotting suicide risk in bipolar patients, says Israeli scientist https://www.timesofisrael.com/blood-test-95-accurate-in-spotting-suicide-risk-in-bipolar-patients-says-israeli-scientist/ Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:51:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3651613 University of Haifa researcher says her team's AI model spots biomarkers in white blood cells; test could help monitor patients with bipolar disorder, 40% of whom will attempt suicide

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]]> Father of Nova man who took own life: Survivors’ mental health crisis is ‘national emergency’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/father-of-nova-suicide-survivors-mental-health-crisis-a-national-emergency/ Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:31:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3662674 Ronen Shalev, whose son died by suicide 2 years after girlfriend's murder, calls for changes to system: 'It's 4,000 shattered families, survivors who are somehow clinging to life'

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]]> Nova survivor dies by suicide, 2 years after girlfriend was killed in front of him https://www.timesofisrael.com/nova-survivor-dies-by-suicide-2-years-after-girlfriend-was-killed-in-front-of-him/ Sat, 11 Oct 2025 11:26:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3661984 Roei Shalev's body found in burning car soon after anniversary of Mapal Adam's October 7 murder; Nova organization urges awareness of mental toll on survivors, bereaved

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]]> Man kills pregnant ex-wife, shoots himself, in Jerusalem’s Gilo neighborhood https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-kills-ex-wife-shoots-himself-in-jerusalems-gilo-neighborhood/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 05:34:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3640279 Murder victim, killed outside her home, had recently remarried; 2025 has seen 24 women and one child murdered in domestic disputes, up from last year

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]]> Detainee found dead in his cell in central Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/detainee-found-dead-in-his-cell-in-central-israel/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:20:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3624892 Police to probe reported suicide at Glilot station; reports say 50-year-old was arrested after breaking into apartments, stealing items

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]]> In apparent suicide, Russian minister found dead hours after being fired https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-apparent-suicide-russian-minister-found-dead-hours-after-being-fired/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:09:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3592930 Roman Starovoit discovered with a gunshot wound in his car, Russian investigation agency says, shortly after Putin dismisses him without stated reason

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]]> Family demands PTSD sufferer who took his life be recognized as fallen soldier https://www.timesofisrael.com/family-demands-ptsd-sufferer-who-took-his-life-be-recognized-as-fallen-soldier/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 08:09:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3592551 Daniel Edri served as reservist in both the Gaza Strip and Lebanon; mother describes his descent into self-harm and suicidal thoughts, pans authorities for not saving him

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]]> Accuser of UK’s Prince Andrew in Epstein sex trafficking scandal dies by suicide https://www.timesofisrael.com/accuser-of-uks-prince-andrew-in-epstein-sex-trafficking-scandal-dies-by-suicide/ Sat, 26 Apr 2025 15:39:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3535570 After her death in Australia, family of Virginia Giuffre says she 'was a fierce warrior in the fight against sexual abuse and sex trafficking'

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]]> Experts warn of mental health crisis among IDF personnel ahead of national days https://www.timesofisrael.com/experts-warn-of-mental-health-crisis-among-idf-personnel-ahead-of-memorial-days/ Sun, 06 Apr 2025 15:13:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3519084 Officials highlight a sharp rise in PTSD cases and suicides since October 7 and amid the war, urging public awareness and support

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]]> IDF suicide rate rises amid ongoing war and mass reservist call-ups https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-suicide-rate-rises-amid-ongoing-war-and-mass-reservist-call-ups/ Thu, 02 Jan 2025 14:59:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3451448 28 soldiers have taken their lives since Oct. 7, 2023, compared to some 25 in all of 2021-2022; overall deaths are the highest in decades, with hundreds killed in Gaza and Lebanon

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]]> Man facing terror charges for shooting US Jew on way to synagogue dies in apparent suicide https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-facing-terror-charges-for-shooting-us-jew-on-way-to-synagogue-dies-in-apparent-suicide/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:35:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3430927 Cook County Jail's Sheriff's Office says Sidi Mohammad Abdallahi was found in his cell after hanging himself, no previous indication he planned to take his life

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