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Orphaned by War: Gaza Boy's Heartbreaking Story

1/28/2026

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Story summary

Hamza Al-Rubaie, a boy from Gaza, is among 17,000 children orphaned by the ongoing conflict.
He lost both parents and three siblings in what is described as a genocidal war.
His aunt is now responsible for raising him.
Moath al-Kahlout of Al Jazeera reported the story, highlighting the impact on families in Gaza.

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Story summary

Hamza Al-Rubaie, a boy from Gaza, is among 17,000 children orphaned by the ongoing conflict.
He lost both parents and three siblings in what is described as a genocidal war.
His aunt is now responsible for raising him.
Moath al-Kahlout of Al Jazeera reported the story, highlighting the impact on families in Gaza.