About This Site
The Reality Behind the Numbers
When we hear statistics about casualties in war, it's easy to become numb to the numbers. This site exists to make those numbers human again. Each name you see represents a real child who had a family, friends, dreams, and a future that was cut short.
These are not just statistics. They are children who were playing, learning, laughing, and living ordinary lives before they became victims of war. Behind each name is a family that has been shattered, parents who have lost their children, siblings who will grow up with empty spaces at the dinner table.
Data Source
The data presented here is sourced from Tech For Palestine, which compiles information from Gaza's Ministry of Health.
Statistics
- 18,457 children under the age of 18
- From a total of 60,199 documented casualties
- Data includes names, ages, and other verified information
Data Limitations
We strive for accuracy while acknowledging that the true toll may be higher due to:
- Missing persons not included in official counts
- Some bodies remain unidentified
- Some victims were buried by families without being brought to hospitals
- Ongoing documentation challenges in the region
The Human Cost of War
War is often discussed in terms of strategy, politics, and territory. But the true cost is measured in human lives - in children who will never grow up, in families torn apart, in communities destroyed.
When you see these names cycling on your screen, remember that each one represents:
- A mother and father who lost their child
- Grandparents who will never see their grandchild grow up
- Brothers and sisters who lost their playmate
- Teachers who lost their students
- Friends who lost their companions
- A future that will never be realized
Why This Matters
This site exists to pierce through the numbness that statistics create. It forces us to confront the individual human cost of conflict. Each name demands that we acknowledge not just a death, but a life that mattered, a family that is grieving, and a loss that ripples through entire communities.
We must never allow ourselves to become comfortable with these numbers. Each name represents a tragedy that should be unacceptable to the human conscience.
How to Help
While we cannot bring back these children, we can help the families and communities still suffering. UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency) provides essential aid directly to Palestinian families in Gaza, including food, medical care, education, and emergency shelter.
UNRWA has been providing direct assistance to Palestinian refugees since 1950 and maintains transparent reporting on how funds are used to help families in need.