Gaza’s orphaned children and humanitarian crisis highlighted by marathon event

Dozens of children participated in a race in Khan Younis, Gaza, to raise awareness for orphans affected by the ongoing conflict. Many of the participants have lost one or both parents, with UNICEF reporting over 58,000 children orphaned since October 2023. Mothers like Warda Hijazi, who lost her husband and cares for her injured son Saif, highlight the severe challenges faced by families, including psychological trauma and daily struggles for basic needs.

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