Consider This from NPR Understanding the war in Gaza through the words of a child
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Sep 13, 2025 
Ari Daniel, an NPR reporter, shares his powerful experience visiting a clinic in Gaza, highlighting a touching interaction between a doctor and Kenzie, a young girl with dreams of a prosthetic arm. The discussion reveals the emotional toll of war on children, their resilience amidst trauma, and the crucial role of healthcare professionals. Kenzie's vivid recollections of an airstrike juxtapose innocence and horror, underscoring the human stories often lost in statistics. Daniel emphasizes the importance of empathy and narrative in war journalism to evoke deeper understanding.
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Doctor’s Clinic For War-Injured Children
- Dr. Hassan Abusitta runs a weekly clinic at the American University of Beirut Medical Center treating children from conflict zones.
- He assesses kids like six-year-old Kenzie with long-term growth and multiple future surgeries in mind.
Plan For A Growing Body
- Treating injuries in children requires planning for a growing body that will outgrow the injured part.
- Physicians anticipate multiple surgeries over years to reconstruct a moving, developing limb.
Establish Trust Before Recording
- Build rapport before recording sensitive interviews, especially with children, by using interpreters and playful interactions.
- Hang back with microphones initially to let trust form and capture more genuine moments later.