The devastating impact of the ongoing conflict in Gaza is being felt most deeply by the orphaned children left behind in the wake of bombings and violence. In a heart-wrenching account, a grandmother shares the story of her granddaughter, who recognized her mother’s grave and is now left without a family due to the brutalities of war. Another woman, tragically killed while searching for her husband, leaves behind five children struggling to survive in the midst of chaos.
With at least 17,000 Palestinian children orphaned or separated from their parents, many are now relying on extended family members for support. The burden of caring for these traumatized children falls on relatives ill-equipped to provide the necessary resources and stability. As one grandmother expresses concerns about the future of her grandchildren after her passing, the urgent need for assistance from humanitarian agencies becomes painfully apparent.
The United Nations warns of a growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with children bearing the brunt of the violence and instability. As the international community wrestles with the complexities of the Israel-Palestine conflict, the innocent victims of war, especially the orphaned children of Gaza, continue to endure unimaginable suffering. Al Jazeera’s Bisan Owda brings viewers inside Gaza to shed light on the plight of these vulnerable children and the pressing need for immediate support and intervention.
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Video “Gaza’s orphaned children are bearing the brunt of the war as relatives struggle to provide support” was uploaded on 07/08/2024 to Youtube Channel Al Jazeera English