How Israeli and Palestinian kids are coping 3 years after the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks ignited the Middle East

TL;DR

Three years after the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks, Israeli teen Ron Shargian recounts living with fear and displacement after 17 neighbors were killed.
Palestinian teen Kazem Doghmash describes his life and school in Gaza as destroyed by the ongoing war, with the conflict continuing despite ceasefires.
Both teenagers express the difficulty of moving forward, with Shargian questioning trust and Doghmash longing for basic needs like food, water, and a return to happiness.
Despite the trauma, both boys are finding moments to be kids, with Shargian learning guitar and Doghmash resuming studies at a new school in Gaza.
The article highlights the profound psychological impact of the conflict on children on both sides of the Gaza border.

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