Mohammed al-Asdoudi used to work in marble installation. Like many others who participated in the Great March of Return in 2018, he was shot in the leg by Israeli forces and was forced to amputate.
Ever since, he has been out of work and has developed more health complications.
Ever since, he has been out of work and has developed more health complications.
Al-Asdoudi has been struggling to make ends meet for his four children and being in and out of the hospital has been not only physically demanding but mentally exhausting.
His is one portrait of the ways Israeli violence have driven a mental health crisis in Palestine.
His is one portrait of the ways Israeli violence have driven a mental health crisis in Palestine.
1/3 of Palestinians in Gaza suffer from PTSD. This number goes up among young people who have lived their entire lives fearing bombardment.
Israeli military violence leads to so much destruction. It attempts to break people down, mentally and emotionally.
Israeli military violence leads to so much destruction. It attempts to break people down, mentally and emotionally.
In the wake of the loss of homes, businesses, and loved ones, countless Palestinians have been left scrambling to piece their lives back together. It is imperative that we not turn a blind eye to the ways many are still struggling.
Source: @MiddleEastEye
Source: @MiddleEastEye
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