On Mother's Day, Gaza witnessed profound sorrow as families mourned the loss of loved ones due to Israeli airstrikes. The day, meant for celebration, turned into a day of mourning for many, as mothers in Gaza faced the unimaginable task of bidding farewell to their children and spouses. The airstrikes have resulted in significant casualties, including the killing of nearly two mothers every hour since October 7th, and 37 mothers daily, contributing to a growing number of orphans, now exceeding 17,000. Amidst the ongoing conflict, mothers in Gaza are struggling to provide for their families under dire conditions, facing severe shortages of food and medical supplies. The psychological and physical toll on both mothers and children is immense, with many suffering from trauma, hunger, and fear for their survival. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) is actively working to provide aid and psychosocial support to those affected. However, the situation remains grim as mothers express their fears and hopes in a war-torn Gaza, where securing basic necessities has become a daily challenge.
"I sometimes look into my baby’s eyes and I cry. I want to apologise to him for bringing him into this life because I am helpless trying to keep him safe" The mothers of Gaza talk about their lives and hopes as the Arab world marks a Mother's Day at war https://t.co/imaUY8tEQ3
"I only hope I can secure food for my children without having to beg for help, without asking anyone for food or money" The mothers of Gaza talk about their lives and hopes as the Arab world marks a Mother's Day at war https://t.co/fqnGJhL7Xh
Mother's Day is celebrated across the Arab World today. Israel is killing 37 mothers a day on average in Gaza – starving thousands to the point where they cannot breastfeed, blocking access to formula and diapers, forcing mothers to raise their children in tents and hospitals.
"She is around five months old. I used to breastfeed her, but due to the lack of food and my deep sadness, my breasts have almost run out of milk” The mothers of Gaza talk about their lives and hopes as the Arab world marks a Mother's Day at war https://t.co/KwKXw64hcs
"I have no one and I need to recover from the shock of losing my husband as soon as possible so I can think about how to feed my children” The mothers of Gaza talk about their lives and hopes as the Arab world marks a Mother's Day at war https://t.co/8nWDaXyv9x
It's Mother's Day in #Gaza & 1 million children are facing daily traumas. War, loss, hunger & fear are taking a heavy toll on children's mental health. Mothers worry for their children's survival. @UNRWA works every day to provide aid & psychosocial support to families in need.
#MothersDay in Gaza comes with unspeakable pain for Wafaa El-Biss. 5 days ago, Israel killed her 2 children Baraa & Hasan who remain trapped under rubble. She can't even hug her sons a goodbye!! https://t.co/4g4GYXJ2X7
lsrael kills 37 MOTHERS everyday in Gaza. #happymothersday
How many mothers have been slaughtered by israel? There are now at least 17,000 orphans in Gaza. Today is Mother’s Day in Palestine.. https://t.co/Jo8n1EOY0q
On Mother's Day, let's not forget Gaza's steadfast mothers. Today, we remember the mothers who have been killed by the occupation and those who have lost their children. Since October 7th, the occupation has been killing almost two mothers every hour. https://t.co/wlN6jcAL3p
'To keep them alive’: Gaza mothers express hope and fear on Mother's Day https://t.co/M4hBVrjWcx https://t.co/ZQcjhvkA0D
Today is Mother's Day in Palestine. For the past 167 days, and far before, mothers in Gaza have been mourning their children, giving birth under bombardment and dire health conditions, and are struggling to find a way to feed their families. https://t.co/hHksSNCklm
Mother’s Day in Gaza. https://t.co/dT1BaCfAsG
A Palestinian mother grieves her children killed by Israeli overnight airstrikes on Gaza. https://t.co/H5FutJ84Ry
Mothers in Gaza... https://t.co/hpvtt0dmw6
A little Palestinian girl cries her eyes out over her father, killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza's Al Zaytoun neighborhood. https://t.co/XPO7tymEL0
A little girl bids farewell to her father who was killed by an Israeli bombardment, east of Gaza. https://t.co/gfuxEhlsxS
This is childhood in Gaza. https://t.co/ud72zPR3P5
Mothers' Day in Gaza ... https://t.co/vmeuDm76sW
A mother bids farewell to her son who was killed by an Israeli air strike in Gaza. https://t.co/yAoR8AvCL5
Palestinians bid a final farewell to members of the Abu Hajir family killed in an Israeli airstrike last night in Nusseirat, central Gaza. https://t.co/qSUYwRupAE
Orphaned children bid a final farewell for their father, killed by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. https://t.co/a8JkenGJev