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Explore the psychological impact on ZAKA volunteers who recover bodies after tragic events like the October 7 attacks in Israel. Learn about their experiences and the challenges they face.
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Volunteers with ZAKA, an Israeli group that recovers dead bodies, were among the first to reach the victims of the Hamas-led attacks. The trauma of what they witnessed may last a lifetime.
“Obviously, it was difficult,” Ariel Goldschmidt said. “It was also not just work. It was helping to document any and every crime. Unfortunately, that’s part of being a Jew.”