‘Israeli’ soldier dies by apparent suicide due to PTSD: reports

• Joshua Boone, a 32-year-old American-born sniper who served over 700 days in the ‘Israel’ reserves, was found dead in his Beersheba home suffering from severe combat-related PTSD.
• Boone’s death highlights a surge in military suicides, reaching a 15-year high of 22 cases in 2025, driven by the psychological toll of the Gaza assault, which has left over 10,000 soldiers seeking mental health treatment.

Joshua Boone, a 32-year-old US-born soldier and reservist in the ‘Israeli’ military, was found lifeless in his home in Beersheba on Sunday evening.

Boone, who immigrated to ‘Israel’ from Idaho in 2015, had served extensively in the military’s Carmeli Brigade since the outbreak of the ‘Israeli’ aggression on Gaza in October, 2023.

The ‘Israeli’ military has indicated that his death appears to be a suicide linked to his military service, though an official investigation remains ongoing.

Boone served over 700 days of active duty, including continuous service until December 2025. He operated as a sniper and participated across multiple units.

Reports suggest Boone suffered from severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) stemming from his time in combat.

He had recently sought treatment, including a meeting with a mental health officer and time in a rehabilitation facility.

He left the facility over the weekend and was discovered deceased shortly thereafter. Some accounts mention the possibility of an accidental overdose during his recovery process.

Suicide among soldiers in the ‘Israeli’ military has been on the rise.

In 2025, the military recorded 22 soldier suicides, marking the highest figure in 15 years and second only to the 28 cases reported in 2010.

This represented a slight increase from 21 suicides in 2024 and 17 in 2023, with a notable spike attributed to the ongoing effects of the Gaza assault.

Among the 2025 cases, breakdowns indicate 12 compulsory service members, one permanent duty soldier, and nine reservists, with half involving combat personnel.

Additionally, official data from January 2024 to July 2025 documented 279 suicide attempts within the military, of which 36 resulted in death, showing a mental health crisis within ‘Israeli’ soldiers.