Another Israeli soldier was found dead in his house, in an apparent suicide, Israeli media reported on Monday, as the latest figure takes the number of Israeli soldiers who took their own lives since the start of the genocide in Gaza to 54.
The daily Yedioth Ahronoth, citing a military statement, said that Ariel Meir Taman, a reservist soldier, was found dead at his home Sunday night in southern ‘Israel’.
A military investigation has been opened to identify the cause of death, as the soldier is suspected to have taken his own life, the Israeli daily said.
Recent days have seen a marked increase in suicides among Israeli soldiers, as four others reportedly killed themselves in July alone.
Meanwhile, Israeli public broadcaster KAN reported that 16 Israeli soldiers committed suicide since the beginning of 2025, bringing the total number of suicides in the military to 54 since the genocide in Gaza began in October 2023
The report said the latest figures include eight active-duty soldiers, seven reservists and one career soldier. In 2024, 21 soldiers died by suicide, and in 2023, the number was 17.
The broadcaster noted a noticeable spike in suicide rates among reservists, who have been heavily deployed in Gaza for Israeli ground invasion.
In addition, nearly 3,770 soldiers have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), KAN reported.
Of the 19,000 soldiers wounded since the carnage began, roughly 10,000 are experiencing psychological symptoms and are receiving care through the Defence Ministry’s rehabilitation department, the broadcaster added.
