At just eight years old, Sama Tubail has already endured more trauma than many face in a lifetime. Doctors traced her sudden hair loss to “nervous shock” after an Israeli air strike hit her neighbor’s home in Rafah last August. 🏚️ The emotional toll deepened when other children bullied her for her condition, forcing her to hide indoors. Now, she leaves home only with a pink bandana covering her scalp—a silent symbol of resilience.
Sama’s story mirrors a devastating reality for Gaza’s 1.2 million children. According to UNICEF, nearly *all* require urgent psychological support after repeated exposure to violence, loss, and displacement. 💔 “The mental scars of this conflict may last generations,” warned one aid worker.
With no end to the Palestinian-Israeli clashes in sight, experts emphasize that rebuilding lives means prioritizing mental health alongside physical safety. Could global awareness spark new interventions for these young survivors? 🤝
