One of the soldiers killed was a friend of one killed in Gaza last month. With all the stress and grief, more soldiers are feeling overwhelmed, and some are choosing to end their lives.
In fact, in 2024, 21 soldiers hurt themselves so badly that they died, and in May, at least 42 soldiers have done so since the fighting began. All of this shows that the war has hurt many people in both Gaza and Israel, and it has left some soldiers very overwhelmed.
At the same time, some Israeli soldiers are feeling very upset and stressed by the war. Sadly, at least 44 Israeli soldiers have taken their own lives by hurting themselves since the war began.
Last Thursday, a soldier shot himself in the head at an Israeli military base. He had just returned from fighting in Gaza and was feeling very sad. The soldiers talked to him and took away his weapon because he was under investigation, but he still hurt himself.
There is a major conflict going on between Israel and Gaza, where many people live. Since October 2023, many Palestinians - about 57,700 - have been injured or killed, including many women and children. This has made many people very sad and worried.