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

https://mins.news/en/item/11815

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-01 17:57 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/1/marathon-shines-light-on-gazas-orphaned-children-and-humanitarian-crisis?traffic_source=rss

> “Marathon” draws attention to children in Gaza who have been left without one or both parents. The report says Israel’s war has caused more than 58,000 children to lose a parent or both parents. Their plight underscores the urgent humanitarian challenges facing Gaza. The focus brings the consequences for orphaned children into sharper view.