Puppet project in Gaza helps women and children process war trauma
Al Jazeera reports that a Gaza puppet show project is using storytelling and workshops to help participants turn grief into creative expression.
By Sofia Marchetti · World Affairs Correspondent
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A puppet show project in Gaza is using performance and hands-on creative work to support women and children affected by Israel’s war on Gaza, Al Jazeera reported. The project matters because it offers a structured way for participants to deal with trauma through storytelling and art.
According to Al Jazeera, the initiative combines puppet shows with creative workshops. The work is aimed at helping women and children process the psychological effects of the war.
Youssef al-Hindi, the project’s director, told Al Jazeera that the programme helps participants turn grief into artistic expression. He said the activities can also reduce psychological pressure.
The project uses storytelling as a way for participants to express experiences that may be difficult to discuss directly, according to Al Jazeera. By working through puppets and art, women and children are given a creative outlet for distress linked to the conflict.
Al Jazeera published its report on the project on June 11, 2026.
This story draws on original reporting from Al Jazeera.