Summary
On Mother’s Day in Gaza, many families mourned loved ones lost in ongoing conflicts with Israel. Mothers dealt with grief instead of celebration, reflecting on children and family members killed in attacks. Reports highlight the severe impacts of the war on Palestinian women and children, including displacement and loss.
Key Facts
- Many mothers in Gaza spent Mother’s Day mourning children lost in Israeli attacks.
- Em Rami Dawwas, a mother in Gaza, lost three sons in the conflict, with two bodies still not returned to her.
- UNICEF estimated that 64,000 Palestinian children have been killed or wounded since October 2023.
- A ceasefire was agreed upon between Israel and Hamas in October 2025, but violations continue.
- A report by Amnesty International mentions severe hardships faced by Palestinian women due to the war.
- Since the ceasefire, more than 650 Palestinians have died in Israeli attacks.
- The overall death toll from the conflict has exceeded 72,000 people.
