Suicide of Ethiopian-Israeli Reservist Highlights Hidden Psychological Trauma
The Israeli military confirmed the likelihood that the suicide of 24-year-old reservist Oriol Moltu Gitehon was linked to his military service, sparking a debate on the urgent need for better psychological support for veterans.
Invisible Scars
Ahram Obugan, a first sergeant killed in northern Gaza, stated via his brother that the war's end does not mean healing is complete for those who return physically unharmed from the front lines.
Obugan emphasized that "not every wound can be seen from the outside," noting that soldiers often carry deep, invisible psychological burdens that persist long after they have returned home to their families.
Context and Suffering
Karmi'el Mayor Moshe Kuninski described Gitehon, a member of the Ethiopian community, as someone who could no longer bear the accumulated pain and loss, calling for comprehensive aid systems for reservists.
Military officials stated that initial investigations suggested a connection to service, committing to assist Gitehon's family in filing a request with the Defense Ministry to classify his death as service-related.
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