Half of Israelis are struggling with sleep, anxiety, and fatigue a month after the operation Rising Lion.
A new survey by Maccabi Healthcare Services reveals widespread negative effects on the physical and mental health of Israelis following the fighting in Gaza and the conflict with Iran.
Maccabi Healthcare Services survey
- 50% not getting enough sleep to function well (↑ from 33% in Feb).
- 50% report less energy for daily challenges.
- Half experience insomnia ≥ 2 nights/week (↑ from 37%).
- 16% rate fatigue as severe/very severe.
- 35% feel stress, fear, and anxiety; 22% experience fatigue; 18% have disrupted sleep.
- 24% find it very hard to return to routine; 31% moderately hard.
- Smokers: 63% increased cigarette use during the war.
- 20% rate mental state as moderate/poor (↑ from 13% pre–October 7).
- 30% now need mental health support (↑ from 18%).
- 1 in 5 feel frequent sadness, hopelessness, or loss of interest.
Children’s Impact:
- 25% show worsening behavior (irritability, aggression, withdrawal).
- 20% report mental health decline.
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