13-Year-Old Boy Struggles for Survival with 6 Siblings in Gaza

As Israel’s continuous attacks on the Gaza Strip force thousands of Palestinians to abandon their homes, the dire situation unfolds for civilians, especially children. Thirteen-year-old Mohammed al-Yazji, who left his home with his family due to the attacks, now finds himself in Rafah, attempting to care for his six siblings, including six-month-old Toleen, in a tent. Forced to change locations multiple times, al-Yazji dreams of reuniting with his father and grandfather, expressing a longing for the days before the conflict. With schools and homes targeted, children like al-Yazji face the harsh reality of disrupted education and the responsibility of supporting their families. UNICEF reports reveal that 17,000 children in the Gaza Strip have lost parents or are struggling to survive without family support.