Women and children are main victims in Gaza war, says UN

Palestinians walk through destruction from an Israeli bombardment in the Nusseirat refugee camp in Gaza Strip on Friday (Adel Hana/AP)

Women and children are the main victims the Gaza war with 16,000 killed and an estimated two mothers losing their lives every hour since Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel, according to the UN agency promoting gender equality.

UN Women said at least 3,000 women may have become widows and heads of households and at least 10,000 children may have lost their fathers.