War Turned Him Into a Parent: A 20-Year-Old Gazan Raises His Siblings Alone (opens original article in a new tab)

A 20-year-old Gazan, Yousef Al-Shafee, now cares for his five younger siblings after losing his parents and brother in the war. He remains determined to pursue his medical studies despite the devastation.

• Yousef Al-Shafee lost his parents and brother in the war and now raises his five younger siblings.
• The war destroyed his family home and disrupted communication, leading to the loss of multiple family members.
• Despite the trauma, Al-Shafee continues to pursue his dream of becoming a doctor.