Israel-Hamas War Devastates Gaza with Over 66,000 Palestinian Deaths

The ongoing war in Gaza since 2023 has devastated the lives of Palestinians, with many losing family members and facing relentless hardship, as exemplified by Lamis Dib, a mother who lost her husband and father and struggles to care for her children amid displacement and destruction. Healthcare workers like Renad Salem, a 24-year-old midwife, continue to provide critical services under extreme conditions, despite the shortage of hospital beds and constant danger from bombings. Women like Tasneem endure pregnancies and childbirth in overcrowded, under-resourced hospitals amidst continual violence, highlighting the severe human cost of the conflict. The personal stories of survivors, such as those from Jabalia refugee camp, reveal the erasure of entire families and communities, with survivors dedicating themselves to remembering and honoring the victims. Pediatric nurse Ali Lubbad’s experience caring for infants in a hospital repeatedly targeted by bombings further illustrates the dire humanitarian crisis, where families and children face daily threats to their survival. Together, these narratives reveal the profound human suffering and resilience within Gaza amid a brutal and protracted conflict.