Needs assessment by NGO reveals the huge psychological impact of the war with Israel on young people
‘This report lays bare that Gaza is one of the most horrifying places in the world to be a child,’ said Helen Pattinson, chief executive of War Child UK, which sponsored the assessment.‘This report lays bare that Gaza is one of the most horrifying places in the world to be a child,’ said Helen Pattinson, chief executive of War Child UK, which sponsored the assessment.
“The psychological toll on children was severe, with high levels of stress manifested in symptoms such as fear, anxiety, sleep disturbances, nightmares, nail biting, difficulty concentrating and social withdrawal,” the report said. “Children have witnessed the bombing of their homes and schools, experienced the loss of loved ones, and have been displaced or separated from their families while fleeing for safety.
An estimated 17,000 children in Gaza are unaccompanied, separated from their parents, although the study notes the real number may be much higher. The sense of being doomed has become pervasive. Almost all the children felt their death was imminent, and 49% actually wished to die, a feeling that was much more prevalent among boys than girls .
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