Three years after October 7, prolonged war takes its toll on Israelis

On the third anniversary of Hamas-led attacks on October 7, Israel faces ongoing psychological impacts, including increased PTSD among children, more adults struggling with mental health issues, and rising suicides among soldiers. About 1,200 people died in attacks in southern Israel, and Israel's assault on Gaza has killed over 74,000 Palestinians, leaving Gaza nearly uninhabitable according to a UN inquiry that described the destruction as amounting to genocide. Despite societal resilience, the war and missile strikes have significantly strained the mental health of Israelis.