Mom, I'm Tired—I Want to Die: 49% of Gaza's Children Feel the Same Amid Israeli Attacks

Israeli attacks on Gaza continue to shatter the lives of Palestinian children, leaving them both physically wounded and mentally traumatized. Relentless airstrikes and military offensives have claimed the lives of over 48,000 people, the majority of whom are women and children, while nearly two million have been displaced, forced to abandon their homes in search of safety. The continuous cycle of violence has triggered a severe mental health crisis, with approximately 1.2 million children in desperate need of psychological support. Many are experiencing extreme trauma, having lost their families, homes, and any sense of security. The emotional toll is so overwhelming that some, like eight-year-old Sama Tubail, have even lost their hair due to the immense stress caused by the war. As Israel intensifies its bombardment, experts express grave concerns that an entire generation of Palestinian children is being permanently scarred, their futures stolen by the unending destruction, displacement, and psychological distress inflicted upon them