IDF Reservist Dies by Suicide, Third Such Death in One Week

An IDF reservist died by suicide on Friday in a forest near Beersheba, the third soldier to die by suicide within a week. The death brought the reported 2026 toll among IDF soldiers to at least 17, after two female soldiers died earlier in the week. Defense Ministry data released in July said about 65% of roughly 26,200 wounded IDF and security personnel from the current war who were receiving care had sought treatment for mental distress or post-trauma. Military officials have warned that prolonged war has imposed a heavy psychological toll.