Anyone working with the children of Gaza must understand that the ongoing genocide and prolonged siege have left deep psychological scars—most notably, an extreme sensitivity to words or jokes, no matter how well-intentioned.
This is not an exaggeration; it is a reality confirmed by the Nafs psychosocial support organization, which documents daily the behavioral changes among children in the Gaza Strip. Many interactions and reactions between children stem from the accumulation of trauma, fear, and loss.
That is why the children of Gaza need genuine awareness and sincere care—not mere sympathy. They have not lived their childhood as they should, and they carry within them far more than their years.
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