Israel-Hamas war: How the mental health impact will be felt for years to come

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An expert on post-traumatic stress disorder has told FRANCE 24 how the effects of the Israel-Hamas war will be felt by those affected by it for years to come. Whether they are traumatised by the October 7 Hamas attacks, by the hostage situation or by the air strikes on Gaza, it can be very difficult for people to recover. In Perspective, we spoke to Dr Walter Busuttil, Director of Research and Training at Combat Stress, an organisation that helps veterans with their mental health.