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Immigrants make up one-third of suicides in Israel

Of the 4,806 reported suicides between 2000 and 2013, over 1,600 of them have been at the hands of immigrants.

Immigrants make up one-third of suicides in Israel

Arab who threatened soldiers with knife 'wasn't a terrorist'

State attorney's office rules Arab woman who shouted and approached security members with knife in Afula tried to commit suicide.

Arab who threatened soldiers with knife 'wasn't a terrorist'

Rabbi Pinto Hints at Evidence About Senior Police Death

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto defends senior officer Ephraim Bracha, who brought corruption scandal against him to light.

Rabbi Pinto Hints at Evidence About Senior Police Death

Senior Police Chief's Suicide 'Shot Heard 'Round Israel'

Thousands eulogize senior police commander Ephraim Bracha as man who fell against 'evil incarnate' in corruption scandal.

Senior Police Chief's Suicide 'Shot Heard 'Round Israel'

Senior Police Officer Commits Suicide

Former National Fraud Unit chief Lt. Commander Ephraim Bracha takes his own life after his name was implicated in Pinto corruption case.

Senior Police Officer Commits Suicide

Dramatic Footage: Israeli Police Officer Prevents Suicide

Sergeant commended for his bravery in risking his own life to save a man as he dangled from the roof of a building.

Dramatic Footage: Israeli Police Officer Prevents Suicide

Germanwings Pilot Received Treatment for 'Suicidal Tendencies'

Dusseldorf investigators report Andreas Lubitz, 27, received therapy for 'suicidal tendencies' for years before getting pilot's license.

Germanwings Pilot Received Treatment for 'Suicidal Tendencies'

French Police Officer Committed Suicide After Charlie Hebdo

Regional police officer turns gun on himself after interviewing victims' families; unclear whether the two are connected.

French Police Officer Committed Suicide After Charlie Hebdo

IDF Suicides Double in 2014

Sharp increase in IDF soldiers ending their own lives not due to Gaza operation, Manpower Division chief insists.

IDF Suicides Double in 2014

Indictment: Soldier Attempted Suicide After Assault in Jail

Indictment filed on two soldiers accused of beating soldier under their charge in military jail, leading him to attempt hanging himself.

Indictment: Soldier Attempted Suicide After Assault in Jail

Autopsy Rules Bus Driver's Death A Suicide, Riots Continue

Autopsy of Yusuf Hasan al-Ramuni rules death a suicide. Tensions and riots continue with chants of 'revenge' at his funeral in Abu Dis.

Autopsy Rules Bus Driver's Death A Suicide, Riots Continue

Aryeh Eldad: 'Suicides - The Result of Difficult Battle Scenes'

In light of the suicide of 3 Givati ​​soldiers who fought in Gaza, physician, Arieh Eldad, believes that the army is not really prepared.

Aryeh Eldad: 'Suicides - The Result of Difficult Battle Scenes'

Parents of Soldiers: 'The IDF is Not to Blame' for Suicides

In light of report that 3 soldiers committed suicide after Gaza war, parents come out in support of the IDF and call not to besmirch it.

Parents of Soldiers: 'The IDF is Not to Blame' for Suicides

PA Says Israel, Not Suicide, Behind Inmate's Death

Jaabari hanged himself in a bathroom at Eshel prison in Be'ersheva and died en route to hospital,says Israel.

PA Says Israel, Not Suicide, Behind Inmate's Death

Terrorist Prisoners to Start Hunger Strike

Palestinian Arab terrorists announced they are starting a hunger strike in response to the suicide of an Arab terrorist jailed in Israel.

Terrorist Prisoners to Start Hunger Strike

PA Charges 'War Crimes' Over Prisoner Suicide

Jailed terrorist hangs himself in Israeli prison, but PA ministers tasked with funding imprisoned terrorists claim 'foul play.'

PA Charges 'War Crimes' Over Prisoner Suicide

Medical Forum Attacks Proposed 'Mercy-Killing' Law

Hotem Forum says approving a law for doctor-assisted suicide would be a terrible blow to Israeli morality, start a 'slippery slope'.

Medical Forum Attacks Proposed 'Mercy-Killing' Law

Terrorist 'Lawyer' Commits Suicide Under House Arrest

Arab lawyer charged with passing messages to jailed terrorists ends his life in Jerusalem home; legal outfit aided Hamas, Islamic Jihad.

Terrorist 'Lawyer' Commits Suicide Under House Arrest

Crime Boss Found Dead in Netanya Home, Suicide Suspected

Charlie Abutbul found shot in head while on house arrest before 16-month jail term, reportedly was depressed over son's life-sentence.

Crime Boss Found Dead in Netanya Home, Suicide Suspected

Minister Slams ‘Assisted Suicide’: Doctors Should Heal, Not Kill

Minister of Pensioner Affairs attacks proposed law, which would allow doctors to provide patients with the means to kill themselves.

Minister Slams ‘Assisted Suicide’: Doctors Should Heal, Not Kill

MK Feiglin: Life is Triumph, Not Mercy Killing

MK Feiglin takes issue with TV documentary that portrayed as a hero a man who chose to end his life because of Parkinson's.

MK Feiglin: Life is Triumph, Not Mercy Killing

IDF Officer Disarmed After He Threatens Suicide

An IDF officer barricaded himself inside a room at an army base but was overpowered by soldiers

IDF Officer Disarmed After He Threatens Suicide

Australia to Investigate 'Prisoner X' Affair

Canberra said it is seeking answers from Israel over 2010 death of Australian known as "Prisoner X" in a Tel Aviv prison as part of probe.

Australia to Investigate 'Prisoner X' Affair

Lawyer who Met Zygier: He wasn't Depressed

A lawyer who met "Prisoner X" a few days before he died saw no sign of suicidal tendencies.

Lawyer who Met Zygier: He wasn't Depressed

Court Removes Gag Order on Mysterious Australian Prisoner X

Israeli court removes gag order on investigation into Prisoner X, an Australian who allegedly committed suicide in prison in 2010.

Court Removes Gag Order on Mysterious Australian Prisoner X

Suicide of Internet Activist Sparks Outcry in U.S.

Angry activists poured scorn on prosecutors for leading an overzealous campaign against Internet freedom fighter Aaron Swartz.

Suicide of Internet Activist Sparks Outcry in U.S.

Pressure over Abortion Led to Police Shooting of Youth

Raz Atias and his girlfriend planned suicide after his parents demanded their baby be aborted.

Pressure over Abortion Led to Police Shooting of Youth

Israeli Man Jumps to Death from Eiffel Tower

A 25-year-old Israeli man has jumped to his death from the Eiffel Tower in Paris. His identity has not been publicized.

Israeli Man Jumps to Death from Eiffel Tower

MK Uri Orbach and "V'Rapo Yerapeh"

MK Uri Orbach and "V'Rapo Yerapeh"