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Phil McGraw: “The terrorists murdered over 1,200, kidnapped 251.”

Featuring: Phil McGraw, Television Host, Dr. Phil Show | National

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Published October 6, 2026

And we talk about PTSD, post traumatic stress Disorder. What about it is post in Israel? There's no post. It's ongoing. It's every day. The terrorists murdered over 1,200, kidnapped 251. But they impacted millions. That's the strategy of terrorists. Target the few and paralyze the whole. And I can attest firsthand to the depth of their pain and the strength of their resilience and resolve. (05:15–05:20)

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Asserts specific numbers of people murdered and kidnapped by terrorists.

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“Jews make up less than 2/10 of 1% of the world's population, but they have earned over 20% of the Nobel Prizes in the sciences and economics.”
Asserts that Jews, despite being a small percentage of the global population, have won a significant portion of Nobel Prizes in specific fields.01:28-01:43
“October 7th will never be just another date, because in 2023, it became the date more Jews were killed than on any single day since the Holocaust.”
Asserts that October 7th, 2023, was the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust.02:57-03:12
“Research confirms probable levels of PTSD in Israel nearly doubled to 30% after 10 7.”
Asserts that PTSD levels in Israel nearly doubled to 30% following the events of October 7th.04:51-05:00
“In the US, anti Semitic assaults hit an all time high in 2025.”
Asserts that anti-Semitic assaults in the US reached a record high in 2025.09:04-09:10
“2 out of 3 religiously motivated hate crimes reported to the FBI targeted Jews.”
Asserts that two-thirds of religiously motivated hate crimes reported to the FBI targeted Jews.09:17-09:23
“For the first time since 2019, Jews were murdered on US soil.”
Asserts that Jews were murdered on US soil for the first time since 2019.09:10-09:15
“Since its inception in 1948, Israel has invariably shown astounding strength, resolve and resilience in the face of adversity.”
Asserts that Israel has consistently shown strength, resolve, and resilience since 1948.10:50-11:00
“Research confirms that Continued pattern. Israeli people collectively bend, but they do not break and should never be underestimated.”
Asserts that research confirms the resilience of the Israeli people.11:02-11:15
“The truth of October 7th needs no embellishment. It is what it is and it is undisputed.”
Asserts that the events of October 7th are undisputed and require no embellishment.13:07-13:15
“Therapy can help. Appropriate medication can help.”
Asserts that therapy and appropriate medication can aid in managing mental health.14:53-14:57
“Parents, you are the most powerful role models in your children's lives.”
Asserts that parents are the most influential role models for their children.16:34-16:39
“Israel's strength flows from cultural heritage, faith and family.”
Asserts that Israel's strength is derived from its cultural heritage, faith, and family.17:53-17:59
“We can't change October 7th. We cannot undo the deaths.”
Asserts that the events of October 7th and the resulting deaths cannot be changed or undone.18:29-18:34
“Israel will never be muzzled or manipulated.”
Asserts that Israel will not be silenced or manipulated.19:03-19:06
“We know Israel will stand and the US Will stand with them.”
Asserts that Israel will endure and the United States will support them.19:17-19:24