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Israel's mental health crisis in the wake of Oct. 7 attacks

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Deutsche Welle

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More than a third of Israelis have shown symptoms of mental health conditions, a report found.

Three years after the October 7 attack, the country's health system is still struggling to come to terms with its effects.

Key facts

  • Three years after the October 7 attack, the country's health system is still struggling to come to terms with its effects.
  • Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:52:00 UTC.

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