‘When will Baba come back?’ Gaza's widows and orphans struggle to survive

Palestinian women and children widowed and orphaned by Israel's war on Gaza face immense struggles for survival. The story highlights Nada al-Halawani, a 25-year-old woman whose husband was killed by an Israeli sniper while seeking aid. Now living in a tent with her four-year-old son, she confronts a terrifying future alone amid catastrophic living conditions. This personal story illustrates how the conflict has destroyed traditional support systems, exacerbating the suffering of the most vulnerable.