{"id":2129845,"date":"2023-12-20T12:58:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T17:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/child-hostages-back-in-israel-only-speaking-in-whispers-trouble-sleeping-report\/"},"modified":"2023-12-20T13:01:09","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T18:01:09","slug":"child-hostages-back-in-israel-only-speaking-in-whispers-trouble-sleeping-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/child-hostages-back-in-israel-only-speaking-in-whispers-trouble-sleeping-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Child hostages in Israel are speaking in whispers and having trouble sleeping, according to a report"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fchild-hostages-back-in-israel-only-speaking-in-whispers-trouble-sleeping-report%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2129845&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Children Held Hostage \u200dby Hamas Suffer Trauma,\u200c Doctors Discover<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">In \u200bthe aftermath of the devastating October 7 massacre of 1200 Israelis, doctors are \u2063now uncovering the\u2064 profound \u200cimpact it had on \u2064the children who were\u2064 held\u200b hostage by Hamas. These young victims, ranging from 10 months to \u206218 years old, endured a harrowing ordeal that has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-crypto-market-bears-the-scars-of-ftxs-collapse\/\" title=\"FTX's collapse left lasting scars on the crypto market.\">left lasting scars<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Israeli doctors, who have been closely examining the rescued children, made \u200balarming observations. Most notably, the children spoke in hushed whispers, gradually mustering the courage\u2063 to ask for \u200dsimple things like looking out a \u200bwindow or opening a door. Efrat Bron-Harlev, CEO\u200d of the Schneider Children\u2019s Medical Center,\u200d described them as mere shadows of their former selves. The\u2064 doctors were taken aback when they discovered that these famished children were eating in small quantities, explaining that they had to save some for later.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Renana Eitan, chair\u200b of psychiatry at the Tel \u2064Aviv Sourasky \u2063Medical Center, \u200bexpressed her\u2062 astonishment, stating, \u201cI\u2019ve never seen anything like that before. We feel as a group that \u2064we have to rewrite the textbook.\u201d The \u200ctrauma experienced by these young hostages has shattered their innocence \u2064and left an indelible mark on their lives.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Disturbingly,\u200d adult hostages who were released revealed that Hamas routinely administered benzodiazepines and other drugs to keep the children sedated. Consequently, \u2064many of these children now\u200d struggle\u200c with sleep\u200c issues due to their reliance on these substances.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">One particular three-year-old child repeatedly mentioned \u201cred men,\u201d which puzzled the doctors. \u2063Eventually, they\u200c realized that the child was likely referring to people covered in blood, a horrifying detail that further illustrates the trauma they endured.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Teenagers among the hostages disclosed that Hamas had deceived them, claiming that Israel had been\u200c obliterated and that no one remembered them. As a result, these young captives lost\u2064 hope and believed that no one was \u2063searching for their safe return.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr. Itai Pessach, \u200chead of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-gates-foundation-is-researching-how-to-manipulate-you-into-taking-future-covid-vaccines\/\" title=\"The Gates Foundation is Researching How to Manipulate You Into Taking Future COVID Vaccines\">pediatric critical care<\/a> at the Sheba \u200cMedical Center\u2019s\u2062 Edmond and Lily Safra Children\u2019s \u200bHospital, explained that some of the children had been threatened by Hamas not to speak about their \u200bdire conditions in captivity, as it would endanger \u2063the remaining hostages. Consequently, these children \u200bwere\u200b hesitant to share their traumatic experiences.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fatima Akilu, a Nigerian psychologist who\u200d treated the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped \u2062by Boko Haram in 2014, emphasized the long-lasting psychological distress experienced\u200d by victims of kidnapping. Even short episodes of captivity can manifest as trauma, which may not become \u200capparent until years later.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dr. Pessach solemnly acknowledged\u200c that the children who were held hostage will never return\u2062 to the world they once knew. Their entire reality \u200bhas been shattered, and the road to recovery will be long and arduous.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2064What actions can be taken to ensure the safety and \u200csupport of these children in their\u2063 journey towards healing and recovery?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  The trauma experienced\u200c by these\u2064 children has left them with significant psychological and emotional scars. Many of them suffer from\u200c symptoms of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/some-california-bills-that-can-die-without-discussion-on-sept-1\/\" title=\"California Bills That May Perish Unnoticed by Sept. 1\">post-traumatic stress \u200bdisorder<\/a>\u2064 (PTSD), including nightmares, flashbacks, and difficulty sleeping. They are also plagued by feelings of anxiety,\u200c depression, and abandonment.<\/p>\n<p>The hostage situation, which\u2063 lasted\u2063 for several days, had a profound impact\u200d on the children&#8217;s development and sense \u2064of security. They were robbed of their innocence and forced to confront the harsh realities of violence\u2064 and terror at a very young age. The \u2062experience has shattered their trust in others and left \u2063them emotionally vulnerable.<\/p>\n<p>Hamas, the\u200d militant group responsible for the hostage situation, has \u200cshown\u200d a complete disregard for the well-being\u200d of these children. They used them as pawns in their political game, subjecting them to unimaginable\u200b levels of fear and trauma. This act of\u2063 cruelty highlights the extent to which Hamas is willing to go \u2062to achieve its goals, even at the\u2062 expense of innocent lives.<\/p>\n<p>It is imperative that\u200b these children\u2062 receive\u200b immediate and long-term psychological support to help\u2064 them overcome the trauma they have endured. Mental health professionals specializing\u200d in \u2062child\u200c trauma \u2062should be involved in their care, providing them with the necessary tools to process their experiences and rebuild their lives.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally,\u200c efforts \u200dshould be made to ensure the physical and emotional safety\u2064 of these children. They\u2062 need a stable\u2063 and supportive environment\u2064 in which they can heal and grow. \u200cIt is crucial for the authorities\u2064 to investigate and hold accountable those responsible for the hostage \u200dsituation, providing justice for \u200bthe children and their\u200c families.<\/p>\n<p>The international community must \u2063also\u2064 condemn such \u200cacts of violence and terrorism against \u2062children. It is a violation of their rights and goes against the\u2062 principles of humanity and compassion.\u200c Support and resources should be provided to organizations working to \u200bprotect and rehabilitate children affected by \u200carmed\u200d conflicts and acts of terrorism.<\/p>\n<p>The plight of \u200bthese children serves as a stark reminder \u2063of the horrors of war and the devastating \u2064impact it has on innocent lives. It is our responsibility as \u2063a global community to\u200c ensure that children are protected from the brutality \u200dof war and provided with the care and support they need to\u2064 recover\u200b from their traumas. Every child \u2064deserves a safe and nurturing environment in which \u200cthey can thrive and realize their full potential.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Doctors treating children who were held hostage by Hamas after the October 7 massacre of 1200 Israelis are uncovering the profound trauma and lasting impact on the young victims. The children, aged 10 months to 18 years, were subjected to solitary confinement and are now in need of extensive support<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":60,"featured_media":2129846,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2129845","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2129845","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/60"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2129845"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2129845\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2129846"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2129845"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2129845"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2129845"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}