We used to go out on the weekends,” the displaced health worker told CNN.
Palestinian siblings Ella Mohammed Hamouda (left) and Sila Mohammed Hamouda (right) ride a camel on a beach in northern Gaza, on October 6, 2023.
Nearly five months into Israel’s offensive, Palestinian children in Gaza are living with violence, homelessness, starvation, and disruption to education.
Several parents and carers told CNN they struggle to explain the war to children, who they say are psychologically terrorized by relentless bombardment.
“I miss my room and my toys,” Ella told CNN in a voice message.
Persons:
Mohammed Hamouda, Dina, “, Hamouda, Kareem, Ella, ”, Ella Mohammed Hamouda, Sila Mohammed Hamouda, ” Ella, ” Ella Hamouda, Amira, Mohamed, hasn’t, Waseem El, Helal, ” Ella Mohammed Hamouda, Yehia, Mohammed Abed, Hazem Saeed Al, couldn’t, Naizi, ” Hazem Saeed Al, Ayas, Al, –, Naizi Hamouda, Saeed Muhammad Al, – Siwar, Muhammad, ” Mohammed Hamouda, Aya, Saeed Al, Kahlot, “ bedwetting, ” Saeed Muhammad Al, ” Hamouda
Organizations:
CNN, World Bank, Ministry of Health, Humanitarian Affairs, UNICEF, Getty Images Health, Israel Defense Forces, Gaza UNICEF, UNRWA, UN, Global, WFP
Locations:
Gaza, Beit Lahia, Rafah, Sila, Israel, Yehia, Deir al, AFP, Gaza City, Palestine, Ayas, Saba, —, Al