Orphans

Islamic regime left at least 222 children orphaned with drug-related executions in 2025

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime should pause cooperation with the Islamic regime over drug-related executions, according to a newly published Harm Reduction International report.

Protesters display a banner calling for a halt to executions in Iran during a rally in Berlin, Germany, on January 10, 2026, in support of the Iran protests.
 AVIGAYIL, THE WIDOW, holds the baby at the brit.

The war returns. The grief never left

The presentation of the Sunflower report in the Knesset

Israel’s annual Orphanhood Report indicates a deterioration in orphans’ mental well-being

Defense Minister Israel Katz speaks during an IDF swearing-in ceremony for the new Military Advocate-General Itai Offir, November 27, 2025

Knesset to pass increased benefits for orphans of IDF soldiers, Katz announces


Israel's Remembrance Day - Supporting those left behind

Director of IDFWO: We are dedicated to assisting those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for Israel’s security.

 In the image, the picture Dan Asulin (right) and his young daughter visiting his grave.

Emotional clip of orphaned Hamas victim dancing with uncle goes viral

The two are seen dancing happily together on a balcony against the backdrop of the York York City skyline.

 Abigail Idan, who was released after being taken hostage during the October 7 attack on Israel by the terrorist group Hamas, smiles on the lap of her aunt Liron at Schneider Children's Medical Center, November 27, 2023.

Orphaned Oct. 7 teen survivor tells media of struggles to rebuild life

Rotem was one of 20 children orphaned on October 7; another 96 were left with only one parent.

 A house at Kibbutz Nirim burned on October 7 in the Hamas attack.

IDF widows of Israel-Hamas war: State help is insufficient

The war has left 230 women widowed and 532 children orphaned, according to Shlomi Nachumson, CEO of the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization.

 Family and friends of First Class (res.) Ben Zussman mourn at his funeral at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on December 4, 2023, he was killed during a ground operation in the Gaza Strip.

October orphans: Who cares for Israeli kids whose parents were killed by Hamas?

On October 7, Hamas made many children into orphans by killing their parents. Who takes care of these children now? The Magazine takes a look at this complex situation.

 Israeli children in an Ashkelon bomb shelter, October 8, 2024, just one day after the October 7 massacre.

Jewish orphanage accepts two siblings from Kyiv suffering from malnutrition

With the help of a Chabad emissary in Kyiv, the siblings found a new home at the Mishpacha orphanage

 The two orphans who were admitted to the Mishpacha orphanage in Kyiv

Israel moves 70 orphans from Gaza to the West Bank - report

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said in response to the report, "This is not how a country that wants absolute victory runs.

 The streets of Bethlehem were empty two days before Christmas on Friday, December 22, 2023.

Ukraine-Russia War: Odessa Jewish Children’s Home struggles with new challenges

There are currently 120 Jewish children housed in the Mishpacha Children’s Home in Odessa, Ukraine.

Mishpacha Children’s Home in Odessa cares for 120 Ukrainian Jewish children whose parents either are dead or cannot care for them

3% Rise in orphans in Israel following the war and events of October 7th

Hadar Kess was appointed as an advisor to the State of Israel on orphans due to the dramatic increase in orphans following the October 7th war.

 Mr. Yoav Kisch, Minister of Education, visits and appreciates Sunflowers' activity during the war

Crowdfunding campaign launched to support orphaned toddler whose mother was killed during October 7

The campaign aims to provide financial security for the toddler, whose mother was killed by Hamas terrorists, and whose father was kidnapped to Gaza the same day.

 The destruction caused by Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Be'eri, near the Israeli-Gaza border, in southern Israel, October 14, 2023.