Defense Ministry recognizes IAF Maj. (res.) Asaf Dagan as fallen soldier after PTSD-related suicide

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The Defense Ministry has recognized Israel Air Force navigator Maj. (res.) Asaf Dagan as a fallen soldier, his family announced on Monday.Dagan committed suicide on October 23, 2024, while not serving in active duty, after suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder-related symptoms. Initially, he was not recognized as a fallen soldier or permitted a military funeral. However, a court ruling permitted him a military funeral, but in a civilian cemetery, reports at the time said.The Dagan