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1,000 Orphans Graduate Amid Gaza's Ongoing Crisis
8/20/2025
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Story summary
- On August 18, 2025, over 1,000 Palestinian orphans graduated from al-Wafa Orphan Village in Gaza amid ongoing violence.
- Israeli military actions have resulted in approximately 40,000 orphans, with a 2024 survey showing 96% of children experiencing severe fear of death.
- The US administration has suspended visas for medical treatment for victims, worsening the humanitarian crisis.
