"Israel's Forgotten Hostages: Six Months After the Trauma of Oct. 7"

Six months after Hamas' attack on Israel, which resulted in the deadliest single assault against Jews since the Holocaust, about 100 hostages are believed to still be alive in captivity. Israelis remain traumatized and worried that the world has forgotten about the hostages. The attack has led to deep anxiety and reassessments of security in Israeli society, as well as a surge of global outrage over the war's toll on civilians in Gaza. The ongoing trauma has impacted Israelis on a collective level, with mental health professionals reporting a rise in trauma reactivation cases and increased prescriptions for anti-depressant and anti-anxiety medications. Israelis continue to grapple with the aftermath of the attack, while also preparing for potential future conflicts with Hezbollah.