In 2024, 363 IDF soldiers fell in active service, reserves, and career service, compared to 558 fallen in 2023. In addition, 295 of the fallen were during operational activity, and 23 in various accidents. An additional 21 cases were investigated for suspected suicide. 13 soldiers died from illnesses, and 11 fell due to hostile actions and enemy attacks.<\/p>\n Care and Response<\/strong><\/p>\n To prevent further suicides, the IDF has opened a 24\/7 mental health support line and increased the number of mental health officers and their availability to soldiers. Additionally, as part of every operational activity, preparations, processing, and task closure are conducted to build mental resilience among fighters. The IDF also established a dedicated clinic for active service members and expanded care for combat reactions for veterans and permanent service members.<\/p>\n From the IDF Manpower Directorate: “Commanders received tools to identify distress signals in various ways, and lessons were learned from events of suspected suicide. A command continuity was created throughout the training stages, and the continuity of care is maintained during sensitive periods such as basic training and role transitions. In an event where an investigation is opened on suspicion of suicide, an immediate command investigation is conducted, and a Military Police investigation is launched. A team led by a colonel is established to review the command processes before the event, present conclusions, and derive systemic lessons. Additionally, an annual forum led by the Manpower Directorate’s Chief of Staff is held to review recommendations and present future action plans based on lessons learned from previous suspected suicide cases, and a forum dedicated to external learning with civilian mental health personnel.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In 2024, 363 IDF soldiers fell in active service, reserves, and career service. The IDF has opened a mental health support line, increased the number of mental health officers and their availability, and expanded care for combat reaction treatment for veterans and permanent service members.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":12358,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[77],"tags":[2549,1475,2441],"class_list":["post-12357","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-idf","tag-casualties","tag-idf","tag-idf-fallen"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Funeral-of-Dotan-Shimon.jpg\"){kind=spacer}