Suicide
Israel needs to end double standards against IDF troops who commit suicide - editorial
After giving so much of themselves to the country they were defending, these soldiers deserve the same status and honor from the IDF as any soldier killed in battle.
American-born former IDF soldier dies at 23 of apparent suicide
High Court hears petition on soldiers who died by suicide, says mental injury no less than physical
Couple found shot dead in car near central Israel, murder-suicide suspicion grows
Suicides rise significantly during week of full Moon, according to US study
The word “lunatic” comes from the Latin luna – which means “moon.”
Grapevine: Gallant-less toast
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
