# Palestinian women in Gaza face legal hurdles in divorce struggles

https://mins.news/en/item/20920

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-13 07:01 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/8/13/palestinian-women-in-gaza-face-legal-hurdles-in-divorce-struggles?traffic_source=rss

> War-related damage and delays to Gaza’s legal system are forcing many women to choose between prolonged divorce proceedings and giving up financial rights. Sohair al-Bordani opted for khulu, returning her dowry and relinquishing financial support to secure a quicker separation. Gaza’s religious courts handled more than 8,700 divorce cases from October 2023 through May, despite damaged facilities, staff shortages, power cuts and scarce supplies.

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