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Israeli Soldier Dies by Suicide, Bringing 2026 Active Duty Toll to 21
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An Israeli soldier died by suicide at his home in Tel Aviv on Sunday, marking the 21st active duty soldier suicide this year. The IDF's official numbers are considered partial, as they exclude suicides that occur when soldiers are not on active duty.
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- An Israeli soldier died by suicide at home in Tel Aviv on Sunday.
- The death brings the 2026 active duty soldier suicide toll to 21.
- IDF figures on soldier suicides have steadily risen since the war began.
- Official IDF suicide statistics do not include soldiers off active duty.
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