Estimated 1 million children in Gaza need mental health support, as growing number lose ability to speak due to trauma.
An estimated 1.1 million children in Gaza now need mental health and psychosocial support, as a growing number lose their ability to speak due to trauma and injuries from Israeli attacks.
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After an intense bombardment struck near his home, five-year-old Jad Zohud suddenly lost his ability to speak.
He is not alone. Across Gaza, specialists are reporting a rising number of children who can no longer speak following war-related injuries or psychological trauma.
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