(New York Times) Talya Minsberg - Doctors at Schneider Children's Medical Center in Petah Tikva were part of the team responsible for the intake of child hostages returning to Israel. To the initial surprise of many, the children were quick to speak freely about their experiences. One child asked a flurry of questions: "Are we allowed to look out the window? Are we allowed to open the door? Can we walk outside the room?" Another child was confused to see people waiting for her because she was told that no one was looking for her, that no one cared for her, and that there would be no Israel left for her. "They spoke about death as if they're going down to the grocery and speaking about which ice cream they will buy," said Dr. Yael Mozer-Glassberg. When given food, many children took a few small bites, only to put the food to the side. When asked why, they responded, "So the food will last for the rest of the day." On Monday, after sirens went off in Petah Tikva, sending a girl and her mother to a hospital safe room, the girl asked her mother if they were going back to the tunnels.
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