A special race was organized in the besieged Gaza Strip to draw global attention to children who have lost parents during the ongoing war. Published on August 2, 2026, the report said hundreds of Palestinian children took part in the symbolic marathon. The event was initiated by the human rights and relief organization International Networking for Humanitarian.

The organization said many children are becoming orphaned every day after losing parents or guardians in the war. It said the main purpose of the event was to bring the suffering and wider hardship of children facing extreme uncertainty and a humanitarian crisis to the world stage. Organizers presented the race as a symbolic effort to highlight the situation of Gaza’s children.

During the marathon, children and organizers called on local and international communities to play a stronger role in protecting orphaned children in besieged Gaza. They also appealed for urgent humanitarian assistance for them. The report did not provide further details about the race’s exact location, duration, or the type of aid sought.