Israeli life expectancy fell in 2024, regardless of war; 33% Israelis feel they need psychological help, study shows
A study by the Maccabi health maintenance organization found that 26 percent of all soldiers had symptoms of depression, and every third Israeli felt that they needed psychological support. The Central Bureau of Statistics found life expectancy dropped for the first time since 2020
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A study by the Maccabi health maintenance organization found that 26 percent of all soldiers had symptoms of depression, and every third Israeli felt that they needed psychological support. The Central Bureau of Statistics found life expectancy dropped for the first time since 2020
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05:43 PM • December 31 2025 IST
Life expectancy in Israel fell in 2024 for the first time since 2020, even after discounting for war-related deaths, as Israel's healthcare system continues to trail behind other OECD countries, according to the latest figures published last week by the Central Bureau of Statistics.
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