# Art gives young Gaza war survivors solace and an escape

https://mins.news/en/item/22493

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-14 18:43 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/8/14/art-offers-young-gaza-survivors-solace-and-escape-from-wars-devastation?traffic_source=rss

> In Deir el-Balah, a beachside art space offers young survivors of Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza a refuge to process trauma and rediscover joy. Sixteen-year-old Maryam says drawing helps her express feelings she cannot put into words, regain a sense of achievement and nurture hope amid loss and destruction. A psychologist says creative activities can provide emotional release and a sense of control, though they cannot address every psychological effect of war.

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