Suicide

US Navy sailor who jumped from USS Abraham Lincoln faces disciplinary action - report

A 19-year-old US Navy sailor faces disciplinary action after jumping from the USS Abraham Lincoln, as his wife says his requests for mental health care and paternity leave were ignored.

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts US blockade operations related to the Strait of Hormuz on April 16, 2026.
An Iranian woman shops in a local market in Tehran, Iran, April 28, 2026

Iranian worker’s suicide attempt exposes Islamic regime's economic crisis, expert says

Lindsay Clancy listens in the coutroom during her murder trial at Plymouth Superior Court in Plymouth, Massachusetts, U.S., August 13, 2026.

Defense in Lindsay Clancy case claims psychosis behind her killing her children

Family and friends attend the funeral of Zehava Shaul, mother of fallen Israeli soldier Oron Shaul, at the Poria Illit Cemetery in northern Israel, July 26, 2026.

Remembering IDF soldiers who lost their lives to hidden wounds - opinion


Musician Yuval Vilner named as suspect in alleged rape of Shaylee Atary, Naama Shahar

In March, the court had temporarily barred publication of his name, holding off on disclosure due to claims that publication could trigger a suicidal act. 

Israeli singer Shay-Li Atari Wiener, who recently revealed she was raped several years ago, protests alongside supporters outside a court hearing of her alleged rapist in Tel Aviv, January 21, 2026.

New York judge releases purported Epstein suicide note

The note, scrawled on a yellow legal pad, was submitted by lawyers for Tartaglione, who was Epstein's cellmate for roughly two weeks in July 2019 while both were held at a Manhattan jail.

 U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein appears in a photograph taken for the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services' sex offender registry March 28, 2017 and obtained by Reuters July 10, 2019.

'My brother took his life': Suicide on Yom Hazikaron

Jacob Ness shares the heartbreaking story of his brother Josh's suicide, revealing the hidden struggles with mental health that no one saw coming. A powerful reflection on grief, family, and loss.

Joshua Ness, Jacob Ness's younger brother, took his own life at age 18 in 2019.

Young Yemeni woman's suicide prompts calls for new legislation on women’s rights

The young woman died after being ordered by a Sanaa court to return to her husband's home.

(ILLUSTRATIVE) A displaced Yemeni girl stands outside her shelter inside a displaced persons camp in Marib, Yemen, October 28, 2024.

Israeli Air Force navigator recognized as fallen soldier after PTSD-related suicide

The Defense Ministry has officially recognized Maj. (res.) Asaf Dagan as a fallen soldier, honoring his service and the psychological toll of his military duty, following a long fight by his family.

Maj. (res.) Asaf Dagan participating in a flight mission.

IDF reservist found dead in Bat Yam shelter as residents seek cover

An investigation by Walla revealed that he was not being treated at the Defense Ministry Rehabilitation Division and was not known to have sought assistance in the past.

People walk at the beach in Bat Yam, central Israel, on a cold winter day, January 9, 2026.

Supreme Court delays publication of suspect’s name in Shay-Li Atari rape case

Justice Alex Stein says there is ‘first-order public interest’ in disclosure, holds publication pending further review of claimed suicide risk.

Israeli singer Shay-Li Atari Wiener, who recently revealed she was raped several years ago, protests alongside supporters outside a court hearing of her alleged rapist in Tel Aviv, January 21, 2026.

Israeli combat veterans with PTSD and families not receiving enough support from the state - survey

Survey reveals major gaps in PTSD support for Israeli combat veterans and their families: most receive no treatment, many unaware of their rights, and children are also affected.

 Among the symptoms: uncontrollable tremors, sleep disturbances and tantrums. IDF soldiers in action in Khan Yunis

New claims allege Kurt Cobain’s death may have been homicide, police reaffirm stance - report

Independent researcher Michelle Wilkins said the team enlisted forensic specialist Brian Burnett, who, after reviewing materials, concluded the evidence indicated homicide. 

Kurt Cobain of Nirvana during the taping of MTV Unplugged at Sony Studios in New York City, 11/18/93. (Photo by )

Three hundred Israelis took own life in 2025, some 7,000 attempted suicide, Health Ministry reveals

"We need to be ready for a rise in suicidal ideation for the foreseeable future," said Yael Pomerantz, director of the Health Ministry's suicide prevention unit.

 ‘INADEQUATE SLEEP raises the risk for numerous health conditions, including heart attacks, diabetes, obesity, and cancer, and too little sleep is also linked with an increased likelihood of developing mental disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and even suicidal tendencies.’