Overview

• Yaqeen Hammad, an 11-year-old social media influencer from Gaza, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on May 25, 2025, along with much of her family.
• Known for her Instagram videos, Yaqeen sought to bring moments of joy and hope to children living through the conflict in Gaza.
• The Israeli military operation 'Carri di Gedeone' has caused widespread destruction, with at least 15,000 children killed since October 2023, according to reports.
• Humanitarian organizations report critical shortages of food, water, and medical supplies in Gaza, with nearly half the population suffering from hunger.
• The United Nations and aid groups have highlighted the unprecedented scale of child casualties, which now exceed the total from the last four years combined.