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Israeli survivors struggle with trauma three years after October 7 attacks
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Israeli communities affected by the Hamas massacres of October 7, 2023, continue to grapple with profound grief and psychological wounds, The Guardian reported. Residents describe being torn between efforts to rebuild their lives and the weight of remembering those killed or taken captive, with some expressing that their overwhelming desire is simply to cry.
Keith Siegel, who spent months in Hamas captivity in Gaza following the attacks, has focused on documenting his experiences and those of others affected by the violence. The ongoing emotional toll reflects the deep fractures within Israeli society as communities attempt to move forward while processing loss that remains fresh despite the passage of three years.
