Most people in the enclave are struggling just to survive Israel’s assault on Hamas, and experts say famine is imminent. Yet a few pockets of ordinary life have bloomed in defiance of the war.
Author: Vivian Yee and Bilal Shbair
A Gaza Family Separated by a Few Miles, and the War
Najia and Hammam Malaka have been stuck at opposite ends of the Gaza Strip, with their young children, for most of the yearlong conflict. The emotional toll has been devastating.
The War in Gaza Is Making Thousands of Orphans
Extended families, hospital staff and volunteers are stepping in to care for Gaza’s many newly orphaned children, some of whom are injured, traumatized and haunted by memories of their parents.
Trapped and Starving, 2 Families in Gaza Try to Keep Their Children Alive
The United Nations says famine is likely to set in by May. For those living under Israel’s attacks and a crippling blockade, every day is a race against time.