Gaza: 60,000 Orphaned Children, 200,000 Out of School, 82% of Buildings Damaged
Statistics indicate that approximately 60,000 Palestinian children in Gaza have lost one or both parents during the Zionist aggression or in the period following the ceasefire. Tens of thousands of children have consequently been left without family care, stability and basic sources of security, facing extremely harsh psychological, social and living conditions that impose burdens far beyond their age and deprive them of the basic necessities of a normal childhood.
The tragedy is compounded by widespread deprivation of education. Data indicate that approximately 200,000 children have been completely cut off from regular schooling due to the destruction of schools and educational facilities, the disruption of the education system by the war, repeated displacement and deteriorating living conditions. This threatens the future of an entire generation, exposing children to illiteracy and depriving them of opportunities to learn, develop and build a future.
82% of Buildings Damaged or Destroyed
Regarding infrastructure, figures show that approximately 82 percent of buildings and facilities across the Gaza Strip have been destroyed or damaged. This reflects the extensive devastation inflicted on residential neighborhoods, public facilities and service infrastructure, severely undermining residents’ ability to access shelter and essential services.
Reconstruction needs continue to far exceed available resources, particularly amid restrictions on the entry of construction materials and other essential supplies.
Collapse of Water and Sanitation Services
The water and sanitation crisis stands out as one of the most dangerous consequences of the Zionist destruction. Statistics indicate that all wastewater treatment plants have completely ceased operations, intensifying environmental and health risks.
The shutdown increases the likelihood of sewage leaking into residential areas and water sources, heightening the risk of disease and epidemics, particularly among children, the elderly and patients.
These indicators reveal how the crises confronting Gaza are interconnected as a result of the Zionist aggression and blockade. Children losing their parents are simultaneously being deprived of education, while the collapse of infrastructure and essential services further compounds their daily suffering and makes humanitarian and social recovery increasingly difficult.
Since October 2023, the Israeli enemy has waged a genocidal war on Gaza, killing more than 74,600 Palestinians and injuring nearly 176,000 others, while destroying approximately 90 percent of civilian infrastructure.
The assault has devastated homes, schools, hospitals, water networks and other essential facilities, leaving millions exposed to displacement and severe humanitarian hardship.
Despite the ceasefire agreement that took effect in October 2025, Israeli violations have continued, with Gaza’s Health Ministry reporting at least 1,622 Palestinians killed and more than 5,878 wounded in subsequent breaches.
The ongoing blockade and restrictions on humanitarian and reconstruction supplies continue to obstruct recovery and deepen the suffering of Gaza’s population.