Ibrahim describes the severe symptoms of trauma in children in Gaza, including severe anxiety, difficulty in sleeping, and involuntary urination. They often become catatonic, showing signs of extreme distress. These trauma effects are witnessed daily by frontline workers from War Child, as children struggle emotionally and physically in desperate conditions.
A specific case highlights a six-year-old boy who, after experiencing war-related panic, became mute and could only express himself through drawings. He is part of the 17,000 unaccompanied children in Gaza. These children are at high risk of exploitation and abuse, highlighting the dire situation they face.
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