Victims of the Aggression (Gaza Strip)
Women and children constitute the largest proportion of victims of the ongoing aggression in the Gaza Strip. Statistics indicate that women and children together account for nearly 70% of the total casualties.
According to estimates up to early 2025, the figures include:
- Women killed: approximately 12,316.
- Injured (women and children): about 77,113, representing 69% of the total injured.
- Missing persons (women and children): approximately 14,222, representing 70% of the total missing.
- New widows: around 16,000 women who have lost their husbands and are now responsible for supporting their families.
These numbers highlight the severe humanitarian toll on women and children, who bear the brunt of the conflict’s consequences.
Displacement and Shelter
Gaza Strip
Nearly two million people have been forcibly displaced in Gaza, with women making up roughly half of the displaced population. Many families have been forced to move multiple times due to the ongoing hostilities and destruction of residential areas.
Northern West Bank
Since January 2025, approximately 45,000 Palestinians have been displaced from areas in the northern West Bank as a result of military operations. Many of those displaced are women who have lost their homes in refugee camps such as Jenin, Tulkarm, and Nur Shams.
Arrests and Detention
Women have also faced unprecedented levels of arrest and detention.
- Since October 2023, more than 450 Palestinian women have been arrested (including those who were later released).
- 266 arrests occurred during 2024 alone.
- Female detainees and prisoners from Gaza have reportedly faced harsh detention conditions, including isolation and restrictions on family visits.
- At least four female prisoners from Gaza continue to face complex legal classifications and detention procedures.
Health and Education
Health
Approximately 18% of the wounded in Gaza are suffering from permanent disabilities as a result of their injuries. Women are increasingly responsible for caring for thousands of injured children and those who have lost limbs.
Education
In the northern West Bank, 13 schools affiliated with UNRWA have been closed since early 2025. This has affected more than 5,000 students, placing an additional burden on mothers who must ensure the continuation of their children’s education under conditions of displacement and instability.
