‘I’ve lost everything – my child, my house, my money’: how Israel’s war on Gaza has changed men

What Happened

The ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip has fundamentally altered the lives and social roles of Palestinian men, according to personal accounts from residents in Gaza City and Jabaliya. Displaced individuals report the loss of homes, livelihoods, and family members due to Israeli airstrikes, including a strike in Gaza City that killed a resident's daughter and sister-in-law. These individuals describe a transition from professional and academic lives to survival-based existence in tents, characterized by a loss of privacy, the inability to provide for families, and the psychological impact of sustained displacement since the conflict began in October 2023.

Key Actors

Why It Matters

The accounts highlight the profound socio-economic and psychological erosion of the civilian population in Gaza, illustrating how the destruction of infrastructure and the collapse of the local economy have dismantled traditional family roles and community stability, creating long-term humanitarian and developmental challenges.

Watch For

Continued reports on the living conditions of displaced populations in tent encampments and the long-term impact of the conflict on the mental health and social cohesion of Gaza's youth and adult male population.