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Music therapists in such contexts hold unique positions, providing therapeutic care while simultaneously experiencing the same traumatic reality as citizens. Despite extensive literature on the mental health impact of war, music therapists\u2019 lived experiences during active conflict remain underexplored. This study explored experiences of 15 music therapists (11 women, 4 men) working with war victims during the 2023 Israel-Hamas War, aiming to develop a practice-oriented model derived from their accounts. Semi-structured interviews were conducted and analyzed using inductive thematic analysis, followed by member-checking interviews. Thematic analysis revealed key themes: therapists\u2019 personal civilian experiences during war, their motivations to provide therapeutic services, and translation of these motivations into action through proactive outreach to displaced populations and adaptation of therapeutic settings. 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