Israeli protester's self-immolation highlights link between suicide, financial distress

With the attempted self-immolation of a Haifa man at a social protest, in Israel, as in the rest of the world, the current economic crisis has taken a very human toll.

By Dan Even | 04:07 16.07.12 |

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The self-immolation of a Haifa man during a Saturday rally for social justice has put on the public agenda the issue of suicide prompted by financial distress.

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Israeli protester's self-immolation highlights link between suicide, financial distress

With the attempted self-immolation of a Haifa man at a social protest, in Israel, as in the rest of the world, the current economic crisis has taken a very human toll.

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