Some 12 percent of reserve soldiers who took part in the current Gaza war report suffering from severe symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder that effectively render them unfit for service. The finding is part of a new Tel Aviv University study on the emotional impact of the war on young reserve soldiers and their mental readiness for renewed combat.
The study was released on Wednesday as Israel was preparing for an expansion of fighting in Gaza and a renewed call-up of reserve soldiers, many of whom have already served for long periods since the beginning of the war in October, 2023.