A report from the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics reveals a devastating impact on children in Gaza, with over 39,000 losing one or both parents since the onset of the Israel-Palestine conflict. Among these, approximately 17,000 are now orphans, living under dire conditions with scarce social support. The ongoing crisis has resulted in at least 17,954 child fatalities, including numerous infants. Furthermore, an alarming 60,000 children are at risk of death due to severe malnutrition as humanitarian aid is largely restricted, exacerbating the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.
In the midst of ongoing conflict, the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics reported that 39,384 children in Gaza have lost one or both parents, highlighting a severe humanitarian crisis.
The dire situation is compounded by insufficient social care and psychological support, as many orphaned children find shelter in damaged homes or makeshift tents, struggling for survival.
The report underscores an alarming rise in child fatalities, with at least 17,954 children having died, including a heartbreaking number of infants and newborns.
As conditions deteriorate, 60,000 children face life-threatening levels of malnutrition and starvation, raising urgent concerns regarding their health and safety.
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