Suicide
Suspect sets police officers on fire during response to suicide call in Israel's North
When the officers arrived, the suspect poured a flammable liquid on one of the officers and set him alight. Two other officers were burned while attempting to restrain the man.
IDF must revamp how it recognizes wounded, fallen soldiers - opinion
IDF forms committee to review commemoration, legacy of fallen soldiers
IDF veterans lost to suicide deserve full military honors - opinion
Maj. Assaf Dagan laid to rest in military ceremony after court order approves
After being called into reserves via WhatsApp instead of via "official" channels, the military refused to recognize him as an official IDF member for burial.
High Court offers compromise on military funeral for Asaf Dagan, after taking his own life
Dagan took his own life in Atlit in October after suffering from severe PTSD.
Number of suicides could increase as security situation continues, Israeli experts say
The researchers noted that the current study referred to the general population in Israel, but there are also specific groups at increased risk during national crises or wars.
After reservist commits suicide, sister blasts gov’t’s ‘absurd’ PTSD policy
Dagan described her brother’s struggles, saying, “My mother dedicated her life to trying to save Asaf… He exhibited all the classic symptoms of PTSD.”
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.
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.
Grapevine September 8, 2024: To save a life
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
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.
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.
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.”
