04:51 PM | 12 May 2026
“In the shadow of war”.. Call this number for free psychological support
Fady Mahouly
Health Minister Rakan Nasser al-Din announced that the ministry had designated hotline 1564 to receive calls related to psychological support and suicide prevention free of charge, noting that 3,182 calls had been recorded during the war period, with a “quick and direct” response.
Nasser al-Din revealed that 163 Israeli attacks targeted ambulance and civil defense teams since March 2, resulting in the martyrdom of 108 paramedics and health personnel.
He pointed out that “since the alleged ceasefire on April 17, 2026, 1,502 casualties have been recorded, including 380 martyrs and 1,122 wounded.” The cumulative toll since the expansion of the aggression on March 2 to date has reached 11,650 casualties, including 2,882 martyrs and 8,768 wounded.