You guys know Israel has killed more than 16000 children over the past year? Sixteen thousand children. And I mean killed, like murdered, like face , guts, brain all out.
Think about that next time you cuddling your little one to sleep. Or dropping them off to daycare, or to school.
Picture a drone flying over their daycare while they run around, dropping an explosive on them.
Think about their helplessness as innocent children. And think deeply about it.
“The survey found that 92% of children were “not accepting of reality”, 79% suffered from nightmares, and 73% displayed symptoms of aggression. Other psychological responses included fear, anxiety, social withdrawal, and difficulty concentrating.
The trauma has left many children with ongoing emotional distress, behavioural changes, and eating issues, while physical symptoms such as pain are also manifesting.
Impact on Gaza’s Children: A Generation at Risk
The war’s impact is compounded by the destruction of homes, schools, and hospitals. Over 60% of the children surveyed had been exposed to at least one traumatic event, and some experienced multiple instances of violence, including airstrikes, displacement, and separation from their families.
An estimated 17,000 children in Gaza are unaccompanied, separated from their parents due to the conflict. These children are at increased risk of abuse, exploitation, and serious violations of their rights, the report warned. “Being separated from their families places these children at a heightened risk,” it stated, emphasizing that such trauma can persist long after hostilities cease.”
