The harrowing ordeal faced by children captured by Hamas and other militant groups in Gaza has left permanent scars. Dr. Yael Mozer-Glassberg, a senior physician at Schneider Children’s Medical Center of Israel, was part of the team that was responsible for providing initial aid to these children upon their return to Israel. The hospital treated 19 children and 6 women who were kidnapped. The experiences the children shared were as painful as they were shocking. The ordeal left the children facing unthinkable physical and psychological suffering. Despite the harrowing situation, Dr. Efrat Bron-Harlev ensured that the children and their mothers received the best care possible. Meanwhile, there are still doubts and concerns regarding the fate of children like Kfir Bibas, and their emotional recovery has become a priority for staff members at the hospital. The work of Dr. Mozer-Glassberg and her colleagues brings hope during desperate times of conflict and violence.
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