
Abdulhadi, Yassin, Muhammed, Fatima & Awad
Awad (10), Fatima (5), Muhammed (4), Yassin (almost 2), and Abdulhadi (born July, 2025) are the children of Hanaz and Zuhdi. Before the war, the family lived a stable and happy life, with Zuhdi running a small grocery shop. They also had a young daughter, Zahra, born in 2018, who brought great joy to their home.
Everything changed in December 2023. The family’s house was bombed, and Zahra was killed when the building collapsed. Her younger brother, Muhammed, suffered severe burns to his face. To this day, the family has been unable to recover Zahra’s body from beneath the rubble.
Hanaz endured immense hardship during her pregnancies with Yassin and Abdulhadi, as the family faced ongoing displacement and severe food shortages. When Abdulhadi was born in northern Gaza, the siege on Gaza City was at its peak, forcing the family to flee on foot to the south in search of safety.
The winter of 2025–2026 brought further suffering. Heavy rains caused their tent to collapse, leaving them with no choice but to take shelter in a damaged garage. During this time, the family also endured the painful loss of their grandfather.
Today, Awad, Fatima, Muhammed, Yassin, and Abdulhadi long for what every child deserves: a safe place to sleep and play, full bellies, and to learn and grow. Hanaz and Zuhdi are doing everything they can to care for their children, but they cannot do it alone.
Family members
Abdulhadi (born July, 2025), Yassin (almost 2), Muhammed (4), Fatima (5), and Awad (10). Zahra, born in 2018, was lost.
Most needed support
Medication for Muhammed’s burns, nutritious food for all the children, and diapers and formula for Abdulhadi and Yassin.





