Oyem, Oluchi Princess
A Review of the Israel-Gaza War and Its Effects on Women and Children
Abstract
This work critically examined the effects of Israel-Gaza war on women and children. The main objective of this study was to
critically examine the socio economic, psychological and health effects of Israel-Gaza war on women and children. It further
examined the extent the war has restricted access to essential amenities like health care for pregnant women and infants,
including education and housing for women and Children. The study adopted a qualitative case study research design based on
the analysis of secondary data from a variety of credible sources, including reports, academic articles, government documents,
NGO publications, and media coverage. Secondary data was analyzed to assess the effects of the Israeli-Gaza War on women
and children, exploring physical, economic, and psychological consequences, as well as the role of women and children in post
conflict recovery. The study employed document analysis and content analysis techniques to extract relevant data from
secondary sources. The secondary data for this research was gathered from multiple sources. Findings from the study showed
that children were more victims of socioeconomic impacts of the Israel-Gaza war. The result from the study also showed that
Gaza had a far more negative impact from the armed conflict compared to Israel. The research recommends that efforts must be
made and directed toward ensuring the safety, health, and emotional wellbeing of children, even during conflict. International
organizations such as the United Nations should urgently seek for ways to end the war so as to prevent further negative impacts
of the war on women and children
