‘Silent suffering’: Why children in Gaza are losing their ability to speak

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In Gaza, an increasing number of children are losing their ability to speak due to trauma and injuries from conflict. Specialists report this phenomenon, termed "silent suffering," as a physical or psychological response to extreme violence and lack of safety.

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Estimated 1 million children in Gaza need mental health support, as growing number lose ability to speak due to trauma.

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