Gaza, MINA – An Israeli reserve officer died by suicide on Thursday, with local media reporting his death was linked to severe psychological distress from his involvement in military operations in Gaza. The 28-year-old officer from the Givati Brigade was identified as Thomas Edzgoscus.
According to a report by the daily Israel Hayom, the officer had been struggling with what it described as “a mental battle or due to post-traumatic stress disorder.” This trauma was reportedly tied to his role in fighting around Israeli settlements on October 7, 2023, and in subsequent ground operations inside Gaza. Prior to his death, he had posted on social media about feeling “destroyed and lost” and unable to continue living.
The report comes amid official Israeli data showing 279 suicide attempts within the military over an 18-month period ending in October, resulting in 36 deaths. An army review linked most cases to the harsh conditions troops faced in Gaza.
This incident occurs against the backdrop of a ceasefire that began on October 10, 2025, which Israel has been accused of violating daily, leading to further Palestinian casualties. Aid restrictions also continue to exacerbate a severe humanitarian crisis for Gaza’s population.[]
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