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Golani Fighter William Shakin Dies by Suicide in New York Amid Mental Health Struggles

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First reported by Kan News · 57 minutes ago

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William Shakin, an American who volunteered for the Golani Brigade and fought in Gaza, died by suicide in New York after mental health struggles. His family seeks to bury him in Israel, but the Defense Ministry opposes due to lack of official PTSD recognition. Minister Ofir Sofer promised to help the family.

01American volunteer William Shakin died by suicide in New York after serving in Golani Brigade in Gaza.
02Shakin struggled with mental health but was never officially recognized as having PTSD.
03Defense Ministry required Shakin to return to Israel for PTSD evaluation, complicating his support system.
04About 1,200 Israeli disabled veterans live in the U.S. with limited Defense Ministry support.
05Shakin's family wants to bury him in Israel's military cemetery, facing opposition from the Defense Ministry.
06Minister Ofir Sofer pledged to assist the family in bringing Shakin's body to Israel for burial.

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