Israeli soldiers demonstrate outside defence ministry for better mental health care
Since the war on Gaza began - during which Israeli forces have killed more than 61,258 Palestinians, including at least 18,000 children - there has been a notable rise in suicides and mental health issues among Israeli soldiers.
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