891 fallen Israeli soldiers since October 7, highest death toll since Yom Kippur War
Israel's Military Faces Highest Casualties Since Yom Kippur War
Since the tragic events of October 7, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have reported 891 soldier casualties, marking the highest death toll since the Yom Kippur War. These casualties include deaths from operational activities, accidents, and suspected suicides.
Casualty Breakdown
In 2023, 558 soldiers died, with 512 during operational activities, including 329 on October 7. Additionally, 16 died in accidents, and 17 were suspected suicides. In 2024, 363 soldiers died, with 295 in operational activities and 23 in accidents. Suspected suicides rose to 21 cases.
Mental Health Initiatives
The IDF has launched a 24/7 mental health hotline, receiving over 3,900 calls since October 2023. They have recruited 800 mental health officers and expanded services to support soldiers' mental health.
Landmark Ruling
In December, Israel's High Court of Justice allowed a military burial in a civilian cemetery for Maj. (res.) Asaf Dagan, who committed suicide after suffering from PTSD.
Operational Accidents
Fatalities from operational accidents have increased, with 60 soldiers dying in Gaza and five in Lebanon. Each incident is investigated to improve safety protocols.
Ongoing Conflict
The conflict has resulted in over 1,200 deaths and 252 hostages taken by Hamas on October 7. Of the 97 remaining hostages, more than 30 have been declared dead.
Doubts Revealed
Israel Defence Forces
The Israel Defence Forces, or IDF, is the military force of Israel. They are responsible for protecting the country and its people.
Yom Kippur War
The Yom Kippur War was a conflict that took place in 1973 between Israel and a coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria. It is named after the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur, which was when the war started.
Hamas
Hamas is a Palestinian group that governs the Gaza Strip. It is known for its conflict with Israel and is considered a terrorist organization by some countries.
Casualties
Casualties refer to people who are killed or injured in a conflict or accident. In this context, it means soldiers who have died.
Operational activities
Operational activities are military actions or missions that soldiers undertake as part of their duties. This can include combat, patrols, or other military operations.
Mental health initiatives
Mental health initiatives are programs designed to help people with their mental well-being. In this case, the IDF is providing support to soldiers who may be struggling emotionally.
Military burial in a civilian cemetery
A military burial in a civilian cemetery means that a soldier is buried in a regular cemetery instead of a special military one. This can happen for various reasons, such as family wishes or special circumstances.
Hostages
Hostages are people who are captured and held by someone, usually to force others to do something. In this case, it refers to people taken by Hamas during the conflict.
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