State of the World from NPR Two Years After an Attack that Shook the Mideast, What are the Consequences?
Oct 7, 2025
Daniel Estrin, an NPR correspondent based in the Mideast, shares insights on the two-year aftermath of the October 7 attack, highlighting the emotional toll on Israeli families demanding accountability. Mental health crises among soldiers and the growing hostility towards Palestinians are discussed. Estrin also personalizes Gaza's suffering through the tragic story of a family caught in the conflict, revealing the devastating human costs and displacement faced by civilians. This poignant conversation uncovers the deep, lingering scars of war.
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Families Confront Leadership Over Hostages
- Families of hostages publicly confront Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside his home demanding action.
- Survivors describe feelings of abandonment and loss of trust in the army and state after October 7, 2023.
War's Psychological Toll On Israeli Society
- Extended war erodes national unity and increases psychological suffering across Israel.
- Clinicians report rises in anxiety, insomnia, moral injury, and loss of empathy for Palestinians.
Empathy Is Shrinking, But Can Be Restored
- Many Israelis now struggle to empathize with Palestinian suffering after two years of conflict.
- Translating Palestinian social posts into Hebrew helps restore awareness and humanize Gaza victims.