IDF soldier takes own life on base in Golan Heights

The soldier had fought in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war.

An IDF soldier from the Nahal Brigade took his own life on Monday morning on a military base in the Golan Heights, the military confirmed later that evening.

The soldier had fought in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas War.

An investigation has been opened by the military police, and the findings will be given to the military prosecution.

The IDF confirmed it would continue to support the soldier’s family.

Second IDF soldier to take own life this month

This is the second IDF soldier to have taken his own life this month.

Daniel Edri took his own life a week and a half ago in the Biriya forest near Safed, the town where he grew up.

He had been struggling with severe mental health issues as he tried to cope with the pain, images, and smells that haunted him from his experiences in Lebanon and Gaza.

In addition to the traumatic images, Daniel, who turned 24 last month, was also devastated by the murder of two of his childhood friends at the Nova music festival - Eliasaf Ben Porat and Gabriel Yishai Barel. He had tried to reach Re'im to help them on October 7 but was unable to.

Edri's family says that their deaths stayed with him and caused him ongoing pain.

He was the third of four siblings and lost his father at a young age. His mother, Sigal, is urging the state to honor her son with a military funeral. So far, her request has not been approved.