# After Losing Five Sons in Israeli Airstrike, Gaza Couple Now Raising 36 Orphans

> In northern Gaza, an elderly couple is raising 36 grandchildren after losing all five of their sons in Israeli airstrikes. With their home destroyed, they struggle to provide basic needs for the children. Their story hi…

Published: 2026-09-16 · Desk: Latest · Source: Al Jazeera

In northern Gaza, an elderly couple is now caring for 36 grandchildren after losing all five of their sons in Israeli airstrikes. With their home destroyed and their children gone, the grandparents face immense challenges in providing food and shelter for the young ones. Their story underscores the devastating human toll of the conflict, as a generation of parents is lost and grandparents are left to rebuild lives amid overwhelming grief and hardship.

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