Tears and grief': Mother's Day in Gaza marked by mourning

"I feel so sad when I see other children with their mothers, but I don't show it."

In Gaza, Mother's Day serves as a painful reminder of lives lost due to ongoing conflict. Em Rami Dawwas mourns her three sons, two of whom remain unburied. Palestinian children have suffered greatly, with UNICEF estimating 64,000 casualties since October 2023. Many mothers visit graveyards to feel close to their deceased children. Maram Ahmed, who lost her mother in an airstrike, reflects on her memories and the sadness of seeing other children with their mothers. A recent Amnesty International report underscores the severe toll on women and girls during the war.

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