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‘Marathon’ shines light on Gaza’s orphaned children and humanitarian crisis

‘Marathon’ shines light on Gaza’s orphaned children and humanitarian crisis
NEWS SUMMARY
Dozens of orphaned children participated in a race in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, organized by INH Indonesia to highlight the growing orphan crisis and humanitarian challenges. UNICEF reports over 58,000 children have lost one or both parents due to the ongoing conflict, with many requiring extensive protection and psychosocial support.
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What Happened
On Friday, the International Networking for Humanitarian (INH) Indonesia organized a running event in Khan Younis for children who have lost one or both parents during the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. The event aimed to highlight the humanitarian crisis facing orphans, with UNICEF reporting that more than 58,000 children have lost parents since October 2023. Participants included children displaced by Israeli military operations, such as 13-year-old Saif Hijazi, who remains paralyzed following an artillery strike near his family's tent in January 2025.
Key Actors
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    INH Indonesia(Humanitarian organization)Organized the event in Khan Younis to raise awareness and advocate for increased support for orphaned children.
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    UNICEF(United Nations agency)Reported that over 58,000 children in Gaza have lost one or both parents and over one million require psychosocial support.
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    IDF(Israeli military)Conducting ongoing military operations across the Gaza Strip that have resulted in widespread displacement and casualties.
Why It Matters
The event underscores the long-term child protection crisis in Gaza, where the loss of primary caregivers and repeated displacement have left over 17,000 children unaccompanied or separated from their families. The collapse of essential services and the inability of surviving guardians to secure basic necessities like food and medicine highlight the deepening humanitarian emergency.
Watch For
Monitor reports from international human rights bodies and aid organizations regarding the scaling of long-term psychosocial and financial support for orphaned children, as well as updates on the accessibility of medical care for children injured in ongoing military operations.
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