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After more than three years of war, the number of Israeli soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder has risen sharply following bloody campaigns in Gaza and Lebanon, according to reporting on October 23, 2026. Israeli military personnel have described feeling shell-shocked and traumatized by their combat experiences, with some reporting that killing has not eased their psychological suffering. The mental health crisis among Israeli forces underscores the human toll of prolonged conflict ahead of Israel's crucial legislative elections.