In the midst of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, a nurse named Amal Abu Khatleh has taken in an orphaned infant found after an Israeli strike, naming her Malak, which means "angel" in Arabic. The baby, discovered in a tree and initially labeled as "unknown," was the sole survivor of a massacre in the Sabra neighborhood. With no surviving records or family found, Abu Khatleh has become Malak's foster mother, caring for her amidst the chaos and uncertainty of war. Malak recently celebrated her first birthday with Abu Khatleh, who has grown deeply attached to the child.
Amid the devastating war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, 20-month-old Amir Taha has become an orphan after losing his parents and two siblings in an Israeli strike. With over 18,000 people killed in Gaza, Amir's aunt cares for him while he recovers from his physical wounds at a field hospital set up by the United Arab Emirates. The hospital, a rare functioning facility in the overwhelmed region, treats severe cases and witnesses the heartbreaking consequences of war on innocent children. The local health system is falling apart, leading to infectious diseases and other problems. Despite the constant airstrikes, the hospital staff remains dedicated to saving lives, even as they hear at least 20 strikes a day. The war has left Gaza in ruins, with most of its 2 million residents forced from their homes, and many victims feel abandoned by the world.
A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $1.2m for a six-year-old boy who lost his entire family in a mass shooting at a mall in Allen, Texas. The boy's parents and younger brother were among the eight victims killed in the attack. The motive for the shooting remains unknown, but investigators are probing the gunman's possible neo-Nazi and white supremacist ideologies. The tragedy has reignited calls for greater gun control.
