**Mourning in Gaza**
The people of Gaza are mourning the loss of many children killed by Israeli strikes. In the city of Khan Younis, a hospital is dealing with the aftermath of the attacks.
**A Family‘s Loss**
One family has lost four members. Alaa Abu Hihal holds his 7-month-old baby son in his arms. The baby’s face is visible through a white shroud. His wife was killed by Israeli strikes, leaving behind a grieving husband and unborn child.
**Disproportionate Death Toll**
A doctor at the hospital says that many of the dead or injured are women and children. He estimates that 40% of the victims were under the age of 18. This is considered disproportionate by many experts.
**Families Affected**
One family has lost three sons, aged 5, 8, and 9. They loved to play and ride on a tuk-tuk with their father. The father says that his sons wanted to be doctors and teachers one day.
**UN Support**
The United Nations believes the Gaza Ministry of Health‘s numbers are reliable. Some experts think that the number of deaths in Gaza over the past 18 months may have been understated.