Since the outbreak of the current round of large-scale Palestinian-Israeli conflicts, the United Nations and other international organizations have repeatedly stated that the Gaza Strip is "the most dangerous place in the world for children". For the Palestinian children of Rafah, their dreams and their futures have been destroyed by war.
Anas Najjar, Reporter of the Main Channel: Due to the difficulties brought about by the conflict, there has been a recent influx of children in Rafah. Due to the high financial pressure and difficult living conditions, many children are sent to work by their parents so that they can earn some money to help their families make ends meet.
Amir Shattli was originally living in Khan Younis, but when the conflict broke out, he was forced to flee with his family to Rafah. Shatli said he had dreamed of furthering his studies and eventually becoming a doctor, but the arrival of war destroyed everything.
Amir Saudli, a child from Gaza: I'm selling sweets to support my family, I'm 13 years old, and my ambition is to become a doctor in the future. I used to go swimming or play soccer during the holidays, but when the war came, there was nothing.
Like Shatli, Mohammed al-Ghazari interrupted his studies. Although his home was originally in Rafah, repeated air strikes made it impossible for him to stay at home.
Gaza Children Mohammed al-Ghazari: I'm 14 years old, I was a student, I aspired to be a chef, but this war destroyed all our dreams. I can only come and sell desserts, I've been working here for a while.
According to statistics, more than 10,000 children have been killed in the Gaza Strip since the outbreak of the current round of conflict, and about half of the displaced people in the Gaza Strip are children. Talking about what happened to these children, the faces of adults are also full of helplessness.
Nasheed Kafarne, local resident: Due to the tremendous pressure caused by the war, we had to start sending our children to work as well. We don't have food here, but we have a huge financial burden, and everyone is miserable.
Today, Shatli eats half a flatbread in a tent every morning and sells desserts with friends at the market for hours. He said that he used to like desserts, but now he rarely eats them, partly because he has to sell them to support his family, and partly, he feels that desserts are not as sweet as they used to be.
Children of Gaza Amir Saudli: This war has shattered all my dreams and I don't know what will happen to my future.
*: CCTV news client.