Half Million Israelis seek Psychological support since start of War
Gaza – SABA:
Israeli media have revealed a sharp rise in requests for psychological assistance among Israeli occupation soldiers and their families—particularly reservists—as the war on Gaza continues.
According to the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth, citing an official report, more than half a million Israeli citizens have sought psychological treatment since the outbreak of the war on Gaza last October. This marks a worrying indication of a growing mental health crisis within Israeli society.
The report states that 66,000 of those seeking help are active soldiers or their family members, many of whom are experiencing symptoms of psychological disorders such as depression, severe anxiety, and social withdrawal.
It also notes that the majority of these individuals suffer from sleep disturbances, panic attacks, and problems in social relationships—symptoms directly linked to war trauma, combat experiences, or the loss of relatives and friends.
This report reflects a darker side of the ongoing war—its effects not only playing out on military or political fronts but also deeply impacting the psychological well-being of Israeli society.
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