The Devastating Toll on Children in the Israel-Hamas Conflict

The author, who grew up in war-torn Afghanistan, reflects on the meaningless nature of ceasefires and the lasting trauma experienced by children in conflict zones. The author vividly recounts their own experiences of war, including walking on dead bodies and living in constant fear. The pain of Gazan children today resonates with the author, as memories of war continue to haunt them. The author emphasizes the urgent need to end the cycle of violence for the sake of the children who bear the highest price in these conflicts.