Suicide

After a long struggle:

Air Force Major Assaf Dagan recognized as fallen soldier

The Defense Ministry has officially recognized Air Force weapon systems officer Assaf Dagan as a fallen soldier more than a year and a half after he took his own life.

Iranian tried to convince children to commit suicide

A German-Iranian young man stands accused in Hamburg of trying to persuade dozens of children and teenagers online to harm themselves.

Soldiers won't be considered fallen soldiers after suicide

A special committee recommended tailored support and guidance for families of regular and reserve soldiers who served on October 7 or in the subsequent war and ended their lives after service.

"I can't bear the pain"

Supernova festival survivor Roi Shalev ends his life

Roei Shalev, boyfriend of Mapal Adam, who was murdered in the attack, was found lifeless yesterday (Friday) at the scene of a vehicle fire near Netanya.

South African Amb. to France dead after falling from hotel

Ambassador Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa's body found near hotel. He is believed to have jumped from the 22nd floor.

Tragedy in Rehovot:

IDF reservist takes his own life on wedding day

An IDF combat reservist was found dead on the morning of his wedding. The 31-year-old was found shot in his apartment.

Family suing OpenAI for encouraging teen's suicide

Adam Raine allegedly shared details of his plans to take his own life with ChatGPT - which offered to 'validate and improve' his thoughts..

Tiberias Municipality:

Cpt. Yosef Haim Ashraf found dead

A reserve combat officer was found dead today (Thursday) in the Switzerland Forest near Ramat Poria, in what is suspected to be a case of suicide.

IDF reports 54 suicides since 2023

Head of IDF Personnel Directorate Brig. Gen. Amir Vadmani said during a Knesset session that there is a rise in suicides in the IDF, but noted it is not enough to qualify as a wave of incidents.

Tragic End:

Roi Wasserstein took his own life after over 300 days in reserves

Roi Wasserstein, 24 from Netanya, served over 300 reserve days in the 401st Brigade. Yesterday, he took his own life.

Soldier fell in battle, did not take his own life

Relatives of IDF soldier Avraham Tzadok, a gifted Torah scholar and decorated combat medic, reject media claims of suicide, insisting he was killed in action. "He was full of life and love—this was a battlefield death," says his uncle, Rabbi David Tzadok.

Disturbing figures:

Spike in IDF soldier suicides in 2025

IDF veterans call for urgent reforms as newly revealed data shows a sharp rise in suicides among IDF soldiers in 2025, double the figures from previous years.

Soldier takes own life at northern base

A soldier from the Nahal Brigade was found dead today at a military base in the north, the 3rd suicide of an IDF soldier in the last week and a half.

The sad end of Daniel the reservist

Daniel Edri lost two friends in the Supernova massacre and later served on the front lines in Gaza and Lebanon. This weekend, he took his own life.

‘I thought I'd lose my family’: October 7 hero's tragic end

First Sergeant Igor Pivnev, who eliminated 13 Hamas terrorists while defending his family and community on October 7, was found dead in an apparent suicide.

Cost of War:

IDF publishes casualty statistics for Swords of Iron

The IDF has published a report on the number of fallen soldiers since the war broke out, including nearly nine hundred dead and thousands injured.

Chicago:

Man who shot Orthodox Jewish man found dead in jail

Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, who was accused of shooting an Orthodox Jewish man near a synagogue in Chicago’s West Rogers Park, commits suicide in jail.

Military burial:

Navigator Asaf Dagan approved military burial in civilian plot

The family of combat navigator Asaf Dagan receives update from Minister of Defense: Dagan has been approved a military burial, in a civilian plot.

Family of IAF navigator sues to have him recognized as casualty

The family of Asaf Dagan intends to petition the Supreme Court demanding a military burial ceremony for him following a dispute with the IDF over whether he counts as a military casualty.

Viral massacre survivor suicide note found to be fake

A letter that went viral online that was claimed to have been written by a survivor of the Nova Music Festival massacre was found to be fake after journalists attempted to find his family.

The Iranian regime: suicide or poisonous chalice?

The Iranian regime realizes that it faces the most dangerous war entrapment in its history. Op-ed.

Reservist who committed suicide recognized as an IDF casualty

Eliran Mizrahi, a father of four and D-9 bulldozer operator in the IDF reserves who served for 78 days in the Gaza Strip, committed suicide last week after suffering from post-trauma.

Sentenced to suicide

I once read that Jews excel in every field but politics. There could be some truth to that. Israel must stop compromising and utter a firm and definitive 'No!' to a Palestani State. Op-ed.

On emotional blackmail, LGBTQ suicides, and actual facts

LG(B)T(QIA)+ propaganda stresses that “discrimination” and “homophobia” cause higher suicide rates among the LG(B)T(QIA)+. Really? Op-ed.

Suicide-by-Democracy

You allow people to run for government who have declared their desire to kill you because as a country, you have no right to exist. Op-ed.

Suicide by cop:

Jewish woman dresses up as terrorist and is shot dead

Jewish woman seeking to commit suicide shouts 'Alahu Akbar' while appearing to attack soldiers before being shot.

Senior Putin war official dies in 160-foot fall from high-rise

High ranking official involved in Ukraine war allegedly jumps from 16th floor of building, leaving personal items and documents behind.

A new approach to recovery after a suicide crisis

Touro researchers have developed a new approach to help people who have attempted suicide The key is meaning and purpose in life. Op-ed.

Poverty and suicides in Gaza lead to protests against Hamas

Report details the deterioration of Gaza during 15 years of Hamas rule, in which a lack of jobs and services has led to suicides and murder.

Soldier steals weapon, commits suicide

The IDF has opened an investigation into the suicide of a soldier from the 98th Paratrooper's Division.

A tale about the Jewish body

A book that offers a deep understanding of the body's sanctity and how body and mind link and helped me deal with personal tragedy. Review.

Accuser commits suicide days after Chaim Walder's death

24-year-old haredi woman, one of author Chaim Walder's alleged victims, takes her own life amidst uproar over his suicide.

Rabbi Eliyahu: 'Chaim Walder isn't going to Heaven'

'He threatened suicide in an attempt to silence his victims, the severity of what he did is like murder,' Tzfat's Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu says.

Chaim Walder's last letter

Children's author's suicide note repeats his claims of complete innocence of charges of sexual assault.

Rabbi Eliyahu: A pity Chaim Walder chose suicide

Safed Chief Rabbi: We will continue to take care of author's victims, their lives take precedence over his.

Rabbi weighs in on the 'Sarco' suicide capsule: Enter and die

New device now approved in Switzerland for a "peaceful" death. "This phenomenon is only going to spread," says Tzohar Rabbi Yuval Cherlow.

Soldier commits suicide by leaping out of taxi on highway

IDF recruit was in distress, received 'dozens of calls' during last taxi ride, driver says.

4th police officer from Jan 6 riot dies of suicide

18-year veteran of the force who defended the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection, took his life along with 3 others before him.

Sister of dead woman: 'He's a pathological liar'

Eliran Malul, accused of murdering wife Michal, says she hit him, stabbed him. 'You're not wanted alive.'

Man accused of murdering wife: 'She stabbed me first'

Eliran Malul, accused of murdering wife Michal last year, gives testimony for first time. 'I drank alcohol, fainted, woke up to her dead.'

Court overturns Chief of Staff's decision

Aviv Kochavi, IDF Chief of Staff, decided to fire a commander - but the court overturned his decision.

Suicide was main cause of death in IDF in 2020

28 soldiers lost their lives during 2020. 9 took their own lives.

'Mental illness more dangerous than COVID-19'

Suicide among the elderly population has seen a drastic uptick during CV-19 lockdowns.

Dismissal, reprimands in case of soldier who committed suicide

Investigation into death of soldier military police attempted to recruit as a source finds serious faults in treatment of soldier.

The West is organizing itself around death

Military Police failure leads to Givati soldier 'suicide'

Two are accused of not reporting mental distress in soldier they sought to recruit as source; soldier found shot days after meeting them.

Jeffrey Epstein buried in unmarked grave in Jewish cemetery

Disgraced financier quietly buried next to his parents in Florida Jewish cemetery after apparent suicide. Names removed to prevent vandalism

EasyJet grounds pilot who expressed interest in suicide

Easyjet confirms: 'We grounded the pilot, offered support. Passenger safety is top priority.'

Autopsy performed on Jeffrey Epstein's body

Amid apparent failures by prison staff and with FBI investigating financier's death, autopsy performed following apparent suicide.

Jeffrey Epstein commits suicide in jail, officials say

Millionaire financier facing sex trafficking charges found dead in jail cell in suspected suicide.

South Korean dies after self-immolation at Japanese embassy

South Korean whose father was a victim of Japanese forced labor sets himself on fire outside Japanese embassy.

Anti-Israel activist jailed for racist rant commits suicide

British anti-Israel activist who was jailed for drunken, racist incident onboard plane has been found dead in apparent suicide.

US-Israeli soldier died by suicide. She’s the 3rd this year

19-year-old American woman serving in IDF combat unit found dead by suicide last week - the third such case this year.

Former President of Peru kills himself

Former Peruvian President Alan Garcia shoots himself to death amid investigation into international bribery scandal.

'I am convinced my wife did not kill herself'

Husband of woman who fell to her death at Ramat Gan stock exchange says police have more information than has been revealed to the public.

Viewer discretion: Man jumps to death at train platform

Man of about 30 takes own life at Beit Yehoshua train station; body thrown back onto platform hitting other passengers.

Man who set himself on fire dies

Man who set himself on fire near Jerusalem park dies at hospital.

Plastic surgeon commits suicide in operating room

Senior plastic surgeon at Soroka Hospital takes own life after being barred from training interns.

How does Judaism handle rising suicide rates?

Suicide rates are up 25%: What does God say and what can be done about it?

Kate Spade found dead in New York apartment

Fashion icon dead at 55 in suspected suicide.