The Israeli Ministry of Defence said on Thursday that around 26,200 members of the Israeli military and security forces have received treatment since the start of the war in the Gaza Strip, with 65 per cent suffering from psychological conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The ministry released the figures as the war reached 1,000 days. However, official casualty figures are subject to strict Israeli military censorship, and the published numbers have been questioned by observers, who suggest the actual figures could be higher.
In a statement, the ministry said around 17,000 of those receiving treatment through its Rehabilitation Department were being treated for psychological conditions, while 7,700 had sustained physical injuries, including 97 amputations.
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It said reservists accounted for 62 per cent of those injured, followed by compulsory service personnel at 21 per cent, police officers at 10 per cent, and career military personnel at 7 per cent.
According to the ministry, 92 per cent of those receiving treatment are men. Nearly 48 per cent are under the age of 30, while 30 per cent are aged between 30 and 39, and 22 per cent are over 40.
The ministry forecast that the number of Israeli military and security personnel receiving treatment through its Rehabilitation Department would exceed 90,000 by the end of 2026 and approach 100,000 by 2028, including around 50,000 with psychological injuries.
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