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Mental illness soars in Gaza

Large numbers of Palestinians in Gaza are suffering from psychological problems as a result of the dire economic and security situation, with few resources for treatment.

A homeless Palestinian woman sleeps at the Erez border crossing in Gaza January 23, 2009. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis (GAZA) - RTR23S6X
A Palestinian woman sleeps at the Erez border crossing in Gaza, Jan. 23, 2009. — REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis

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