The mental price: 3 Israeli soldiers that participated in operation Protective Edge commit suicide - Polidicks

[QUOTE]Maariv newspaper announced on its website today the suicide of three Israeli military soldiers who were involved in the recent 51-day assault on Gaza. An investigation file was opened regarding the case. The newspaper said that the three soldiers committed suicide using their personal weapons. The soldiers shot themselves and were found dead with their arms next to them. One suicide took place in Tel-Aviv, and two others on the borders of Gaza strip. Israeli military psychiatric officer said that “the past year of 2013 witnessed the suicide of 8 soldiers, whereas 3 soldiers committed suicide the past few weeks alone, though the army refused to provide an exact number of military suicides for this year." The three soldiers reportedly participated in the land assault on Gaza, which caused over 2,130 Palestinians deaths and some 11,000 injuries, including permanent disabilities. Gaza Health officials say the victims included 578 children and nearly 260 women.[/QUOTE] Source: [url]http://english.pnn.ps/index.php/human-rights/8260-3-israeli-soldiers-commit-suicide-due-to-psychological-trauma[/url] We need more Israeli soldiers to follow in their steps.

[QUOTE=Mythofpeas;46117757] We need more Israeli soldiers to follow in their steps.[/QUOTE] [img]http://facepunch.com/fp/flags/pk.png[/img]

[QUOTE=Gen. Crumpets;46117764][img]http://facepunch.com/fp/flags/pk.png[/img][/QUOTE] Some of my friends were killed in this Operation, I have no sympathy for child murderers and nor should anyone else.

Yea because suicide due to post traumatic stress disorder is really hilarious.

[QUOTE=Gen. Crumpets;46117764][IMG]http://facepunch.com/fp/flags/pk.png[/IMG][/QUOTE] Observant today, aren't we?

Like I don't care what side it is, PTSD is a serious thing and it saddens me to see anyone take their own life because of it.

[QUOTE=splenda;46117788]Yea because suicide due to post traumatic stress disorder is really hilarious.[/QUOTE] They didn't say it was funny, they said they wished the soldiers committing atrocities would just kill themselves. I mean that's a really brutal statement but if they'd killed friends of yours you might understand why they'd say that

[QUOTE=Elspin;46117812]They didn't say it was funny, they said they wished the soldiers committing atrocities would just kill themselves. I mean that's a really brutal statement but if they'd killed friends of yours you might understand why they'd say that[/QUOTE] Saves the Palestinians the trouble of killing them themselves - the IDF shoots back! (and first)

[QUOTE=Elspin;46117812]They didn't say it was funny, they said they wished the soldiers committing atrocities would just kill themselves. I mean that's a really brutal statement but if they'd killed friends of yours you might understand why they'd say that[/QUOTE] I'm going by the thread icon being the humor one.

[QUOTE=BrainDeath;46117824]Saves the Palestinians the trouble of killing them themselves - the IDF shoots back! (and first)[/QUOTE] Are you trying to argue that the Palestinians are bloodthirsty monsters trying to murder the poor innocent Israelis or something because you could not possibly misunderstand the situation worse than that

[QUOTE=Mythofpeas;46117782]Some of my friends were killed in this Operation, I have no sympathy for child murderers and nor should anyone else.[/QUOTE] shit, sorry man, wouldn't have made the post if i'd known but that doesn't justify that they all should die, i doubt they were all comfortable with their orders

Someone decided to be edgy today I see. Israel was defending itself from rocket attacks and while it might have gone overboard, at least the attacks stopped for now.

[QUOTE=Svinnik;46117956]Someone decided to be edgy today I see. Israel was defending itself from rocket attacks and while it might have gone overboard, at least the attacks stopped for now.[/QUOTE] lol [highlight](User was banned for this post ("Try actually debating instead of just saying "lol" in response to a post" - Blazyd))[/highlight]

[QUOTE=Mechanical43;46118017]lol[/QUOTE] ?

[QUOTE=Svinnik;46118032]?[/QUOTE] Oh you don't know what '[URL="http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/LOL"]lol[/URL]' means? I'm here to help educate you! [QUOTE]ABBREVIATION -informal- Laughing out loud; laugh out loud ([I]used chiefly in electronic communication to draw attention to a joke or amusing statement, or to express amusement[/I]): Example Use: [B]"Patronizing meta jokes are the best lol"[/B][/QUOTE] [highlight](User was banned for this post ("Trolling" - Blazyd))[/highlight]

[QUOTE=Svinnik;46117956]Someone decided to be edgy today I see. Israel was defending itself from rocket attacks and while it might have gone overboard, at least the attacks stopped for now.[/QUOTE] are you one of those people who says "israel has the right to defend their borders"

[QUOTE=RockmanYoshi;46118258]are you one of those people who says "israel has the right to defend their borders"[/QUOTE] What borders? I don't recognize any.

[QUOTE=Mythofpeas;46117782]Some of my friends were killed in this Operation, I have no sympathy for child murderers and nor should anyone else.[/QUOTE] And that burdened their minds so fucking much they killed themselves, please don't forget that your parted ones are not the only humans on the whole conflict. War is ugly, and it's ugly for everyone.

[QUOTE=Mythofpeas;46117782]Some of my friends were killed in this Operation, I have no sympathy for child murderers and nor should anyone else.[/QUOTE] Yeah I don't know where you get your information from but I'm pretty sure an self-respecting IDF member would be utterly mortified if he/she had found out they killed a non-combatant, especially a child. War is shitty, both sides are effected.

[QUOTE=RockmanYoshi;46118258]are you one of those people who says [B]"israel has the right to defend their borders"[/B][/QUOTE] In most contexts they do, as with any established state.

[QUOTE=JoeSkylynx;46118453]In most contexts they do, as with any established state.[/QUOTE] The problem here is that they arent really "defending." These operations are very offensive I wish the american media would cover both sides of this conflict more, the only side we tend to get is the Israeli side, sometimes with outright lies too. Getting accurate news here is difficult

[QUOTE=JoeSkylynx;46118453]In most contexts they do, as with any established state.[/QUOTE] But if this established state is defending borders it took illegally and which aren't recognized by most of the world.

[QUOTE=Gen. Crumpets;46117947]shit, sorry man, wouldn't have made the post if i'd known but that doesn't justify that they all should die, i doubt they were all comfortable with their orders[/QUOTE] 'just following orders'

[QUOTE=Mythofpeas;46117782]Some of my friends were killed in this Operation, I have no sympathy for child murderers and nor should anyone else.[/QUOTE] Okay and? So you say that Israeli soldiers, such as those that work in medical facilities or those that didn't even fire a shot should die? Aren't you the ~peace lover~

[QUOTE=Zillamaster55;46119050]Okay and? So you say that Israeli soldiers, such as those that work in medical facilities or those that didn't even fire a shot should die? Aren't you the ~peace lover~[/QUOTE] They're all baby-eaters, like the ones who volunteer to assist in natural disasters!

[QUOTE=Elspin;46117812]They didn't say it was funny, they said they wished the soldiers committing atrocities would just kill themselves. I mean that's a really brutal statement but if they'd killed friends of yours you might understand why they'd say that[/QUOTE] The Topic was defined as "humor".

[QUOTE=Zillamaster55;46119050]Okay and? So you say that Israeli soldiers, such as those that work in medical facilities or those that didn't even fire a shot should die? Aren't you the ~peace lover~[/QUOTE] I'm sure it's already established he is refering to those directly involved in combat. He also said "We need more Israeli soldiers to follow in their steps." No where did he say all jews, or all IDF should kill themselves, jumpy much?

[QUOTE=Mythofpeas;46117782]Some of my friends were killed in this Operation, I have no sympathy for child murderers and nor should anyone else.[/QUOTE] You're still an ass hole. You're also perpetuating mutual hatred which is one of the big reasons your home is getting bombed.

[QUOTE=Vodkavia;46119961]A particle in the ocean. If the Israeli government merely hated and wanted shield their citizens from Hamas attacks their "defense" force would actually live up to their name.[/QUOTE] Considering the recent ground offensive was in response to Hamas trying to tunnel under the border in addition to more rocket strikes the defense force did live up to their name.

[QUOTE=Vodkavia;46119961]A particle in the ocean. If the Israeli government merely hated and wanted shield their citizens from Hamas attacks their "defense" force would actually live up to their name.[/QUOTE] I like how you completely ignored the point of my post and just used it as an excuse to sling shit at the IDF. And like Chalupa stated, the IDF did live up to their name considering the war this time around was in [b]retaliation[/b] to repeated rocket attacks. If you wanted to sling shit at the IDF for not strictly being a defense force, you could point to the 6 day war.