Russell: There’s an Uptick in Violence and It’s Always Children Who Are Really Impacted

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RUSSELL: "And as you said, there is an increase in violence. And I think just in this year alone, there have been 40 children, Palestinian children killed, two Israeli children killed. There's just an uptick in violence and it's, as always, children who are really impacted by that. You also mentioned, you know, I met with the hostage families. I mean, they're devastated by what's going on. Some children still being held, others who are traumatized, either by being held themselves, or by seeing family members killed and hurt. And I think I would just say that overall, I came back feeling like there's just so much pain and misery everywhere you look. And it's really unfortunate to see it, and just praying for a better day for everyone in the situation."