With his parents killed in an Israeli attack, Omar is being raised by his uncle and grandmother. Read more about Miraculous escape for baby found in tree  

More than 17,000 children lost their fathers or both parents during Israel’s 15-month genocidal aggression. Read more about Gaza’s widows struggle to care for their children amid devastation  

Charities are struggling to meet the needs of an estimated 53,000 orphans in the Gaza Strip; more than 2,000 children were orphaned during the 2008-09 Israeli war on Gaza. Read more about Israel's siege punishing Gaza orphans