How puppets are helping women and children in Gaza cope with trauma

Al Jazeera Thursday 11 June 2026, 20:40 UTC 1 min read

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How puppets are helping women and children in Gaza cope with trauma How puppets are helping women and children in Gaza cope with trauma A puppet show project in Gaza is using storytelling and creative workshops to help women and children process trauma from Israel’s war on Gaza. Its director, Youssef al-Hindi, says it helps participants transform grief into art and ease psychological pressure. Published On 11 Jun 2026

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