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Gaza Women Lose Inheritance Rights After Court System Collapse
Gaza women face legal limbo as destroyed courts strip inheritance rights.
In brief
Gaza women face legal limbo as destroyed courts strip inheritance rights. Gaza women cannot access inheritance or property due to collapsed court system after Israeli military destroyed judicial infrastructure. Originally reported by Drop Site News.
Gaza Court System Destroyed
Israeli military deliberately destroyed the Palace of Justice in Al-Zahra City on December 4, 2023.
Salma Abdel Hadi's Struggle
38-year-old mother of six cannot secure inheritance rights for herself and children after husband's death in August 2025.
Inheritance Certificate Needed
Abdel Hadi needs inheritance certificate to access $5,000 held in late husband's bank account.
Car Seized Without Legal Right
Husband's brother seized car without legal right, preventing Abdel Hadi from recovering it.
Financial Impact
Recovering car could fetch $20,000 to move from tent to home and afford food for children.
Sharia Courts Handle Key Cases
Sharia courts manage divorce, alimony, custody, and inheritance cases in Gaza.
Women Bear Brunt of System Collapse
Widows, divorced women, and women caring for minors face legal limbo without functioning courts.
December 2025 Report
Palestinian Centre for Human Rights report states women face 'devastating effects' without judicial alternatives.
Aida Hamid's Unresolved Case
32-year-old Aida Hamid's divorce case remains unresolved after husband left her in August 2023.
Financial Rights Denied
Hamid estimates $9,900 in deferred dowry and alimony denied due to court closure.
Lawyer's Warning
Mohammad Shehadeh warns lost judicial files may become prolonged disputes over property and custody.
Court Infrastructure Destroyed
Half of Gaza's court premises destroyed, three judges killed, 20 judicial staff killed in attacks.
Police Targeted in Attacks
Israeli attacks killed 77 Palestinians including 57 police personnel between January and August 2026.
August 19 Airstrike
August 19 airstrike killed eight police officers including Women's Police head Fatena Al-Sahhar.
Women's Legal Crisis
Women face legal limbo as courts collapse, unable to secure inheritance or property rights.
The short version
Gaza women cannot access inheritance or property due to collapsed court system after Israeli military destroyed judicial infrastructure.
