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Uncle Joe

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15. I corrected it with the post that you're responding to. "My mistake" etc.
Mon Aug 18, 2025, 08:02 PM
Aug 18

Furthermore the body in the OP spells out what it is, that 900 is total deaths.

"Netanyahu’s war in Gaza is taking a heavy toll — nearly 900 Israeli soldiers killed since October 2023, with rising suicides adding to the toll. We spoke to journalist Antony Loewenstein to get his view."

As for googling This was as of July 30th

Nearly 50 Israeli soldiers commit suicide since Gaza war: Report

Hundreds of soldiers with psychological injuries admitted to army’s rehabilitation division every month, Haaretz says


Nearly 50 Israeli soldiers have died by suicide since the outbreak of the Gaza war in October 2023, local media said on Wednesday.

The daily Haaretz said 17 soldiers committed suicide this year, while 24 killed themselves in 2024, and 17 in 2023, including seven following the Gaza war.

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The Israeli army has pursued a brutal offensive on Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, killing over 60,000 Palestinians. The relentless bombardment has devastated the enclave and led to food shortages.

On Monday, Israeli rights groups B’Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights-Israel accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, citing the systematic destruction of Palestinian society and the deliberate dismantling of the territory’s healthcare system.

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https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/nearly-50-israeli-soldiers-commit-suicide-since-gaza-war-report/3646612

This an AI overview

Question "How many Israeli soldiers have committed suicide"

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There are alarming concerns about rising suicide rates among Israeli soldiers, particularly since the start of the Gaza War in October 2023. The Israeli military has admitted the rise in suicides is linked to the ongoing war.
Here's a breakdown of the reported numbers:
2023: 17 soldiers died by suicide, with seven of these occurring after October 7th.
2024: 21 soldiers died by suicide, marking the highest annual toll in over a decade.
2025: As of mid-August, at least 18 soldiers have taken their own lives, according to Israeli media reports.

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A lot of Israelis disagree with Netanyahu's policies and actions. yardwork Aug 18 #1
I agree. Israeli society has collapsed morally. AloeVera Aug 18 #2
I want to be sure that I understand your post here. yardwork Aug 18 #9
Are these serious questions? AloeVera Aug 18 #11
Those goalposts are moving up and down the field faster than the wide receivers. yardwork Aug 18 #12
I moved no goalposts. I refused to be trapped by nonsensical, leading questions. AloeVera Aug 18 #13
Thanks for the Turkish, British perspective. Mosby Aug 18 #3
The only thing that matters: is the information correct? n/t Uncle Joe Aug 18 #4
It's opinion. Mosby Aug 18 #5
900 Israeli soldiers committing suicide since October of 23 isn't an opinion, Uncle Joe Aug 18 #6
This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Aug 18 #7
28 suicides not 900. Mosby Aug 18 #8
My mistake, I read the total number of killed as suicides, however if you google it the number is 50-54, and Uncle Joe Aug 18 #10
If it is so easy to Google would you please provide a link. sheshe2 Aug 18 #14
I corrected it with the post that you're responding to. "My mistake" etc. Uncle Joe Aug 18 #15
Yet, no correction on the original post that people are recommending as fact. sheshe2 Aug 18 #16
There is nothing written in the OP or the video that you are able to cite as being incorrect. Furthermore Uncle Joe Aug 18 #17
I am talking about posts 6-9 sheshe2 Aug 18 #18
Again post 10 was the correction. Uncle Joe Aug 18 #19
Yesterday someone used a different right wing Turkish "news" service lapucelle Aug 18 #20
IKR?! Turkey of all places! sheshe2 Aug 18 #21
It also seems like an alternate media universe jfz9580m Monday #22
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