The Israel Defense Forces reported 151 soldier deaths in 2025, with suicide cases reaching a fifteen-year high at 21. Most fatalities occurred during operational activities, while others resulted from illness, accidents, and terror-related incidents. In response to rising psychological distress, the military has expanded mental health support, deploying around 1,000 officers and enhancing programs for resilience and emotional processing. New initiatives include comprehensive support for transitioning soldiers and formalized procedures for identifying and assisting those in distress. The military stresses that mental health will remain a priority, with ongoing updates to suicide prevention efforts.