Medics working in the Gaza Strip have coined a unique phrase to describe a specific kind of war victim - WCNSF, which stands for "wounded child, no surviving family." Dr Tanya Haj-Hassan, working with Doctors Without Borders, shared this acronym, highlighting the frequency of its usage in the region, according to BBC News.

The expression encapsulates the devastating reality faced by many children in Gaza, whose lives are forever changed in an instant. In the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel, more than 15,500 lives have been lost, including approximately 6,000 children, as reported by Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry.

One of these wounded children, with no surviving family, is Ahmed Shabat. This three-year-old miraculously survived an airstrike on his home in Beit Hanoun, but tragically lost his father, mother, and older brother in the attack. Fortunately, Ahmed's younger brother, Omar, also survived, and they were reunited with a member of their extended family.

With no shelter to protect them from continuous shelling, Ahmed and Omar found refuge with their uncle Ibrahim Abu Amsha and his own family. Despite relocating to Sheikh Radwan city and later to Nuseirat camp, they continued to face danger and tragedy, with Ahmed losing both his legs in another devastating blast.

Another war orphan, Muna Alwan, arrived at the Indonesian Hospital also labeled as WCNSF. This two-year-old girl was pulled from the rubble after an airstrike hit a nearby house, claiming the lives of her parents, brother, and grandfather. Muna suffers from a badly injured eye and fractured jaw, and constantly cries out for her deceased mother.

Dunya Abu Mehsen, an 11-year-old girl, became another victim of the violence when an airstrike hit her home in Khan Yunis. She lost her parents, brother, and sister, and tragically had her right leg amputated. Dunya, once playful and active, now finds herself confined to a wheelchair.

According to Ricardo Pires, the communication manager at Unicef, determining the exact number of orphaned children in Gaza is challenging due to the rapidly evolving situation on the ground and the intensity of the hostilities.

The stories of Ahmed, Muna, and Dunya are unfortunately just a glimpse into the unimaginable suffering endured by countless children in Gaza. As the conflict rages on, the international community must come together to address the urgent humanitarian needs of these innocent victims, ensuring they receive the support and care they so desperately require. Only through collective efforts can we hope to bring an end to this devastating war and provide the children of Gaza with the chance to live in peace.