Gaza (QNN)- The Israeli genocide in Gaza has produced a devastating toll on Palestinians. Newly released official statistics show that 47,019 women in Gaza are now widows. Of these, 26,370 lost their husbands during the recent genocide.
The largest group falls between 19 and 50 years old, accounting for 84.6% of widows, while women over 60 make up 14.9%.
The widows are spread across Gaza’s governorates: 27.8% in Gaza City, 22.5% in the north, 13.2% in the central region, 18.3% in Khan Yunis, and 8.2% in Rafah.
The Ministry of Social Development has identified urgent needs. These include psychosocial support, educational reintegration, legal protection, child care, economic empowerment, healthcare, cash assistance, and vocational training. Programs also provide intensive job training, small home-based projects, monthly food baskets, and recreational activities. Specialized centers for widows’ education and shelter are under development.
Zaher Al-Wahidi, director of the Health Information Center at the Palestinian Ministry of Health, had previously described the scale of loss. He said the genicide killed 70,300 Palestinians and injured 171,000. Among the casualties were 20,000 children, 10,000 women, and 5,000 elderly.
Israel's genocide left over 57,000 children orphaned. Of these, 49,000 lost their fathers, 5,000 lost their mothers, and 3,000 lost both parents. Entire households (2,600 families) were wiped out, while 5,000 families lost nearly all members. Six thousand families lost part of their members.
Al-Wahidi added that more than 1,000 children under one year old died during the genocide. Another 450 children were born under bombardment but did not survive. The destruction of infrastructure has led to food shortages, disease, and worsening conditions in refugee camps.
The figures paint a stark picture of a humanitarian catastrophe. Aid organizations and local authorities warn that urgent action is needed to support widows, orphans, and the most vulnerable communities across Gaza.
