Israeli Doctors Assist in Safe Return of Child Hostages Held by Hamas
Israeli doctors at Schneider Children's Medical Center in Petah Tikva are providing care and support to a group of children and mothers who were held hostage by Hamas and other militant groups. The children have shared their harrowing experiences, including keeping track of time by tearing off pieces of their fingernails and being told that no one was looking for them and that Israel was gone. The medical teams are addressing the physical and psychological needs of the patients, who have experienced weight loss, lice infestations, and trauma. Despite the challenges, the children are slowly recovering and beginning to engage in normal activities. The hospital staff is providing emotional support to each other as they continue their work amidst ongoing conflict.
