Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics is in the news as Gaza-Wide crises spark data-driven reports on child marriages, displacement, and aid needs. Official stats body of the State of Palestine.
War-driven destitution has spurred a rise in early marriages in Gaza, with parents saying they marry off daughters aged 13–16 for protection and aid. AP findings cite multiple girls reporting rape and abuse; 2024–25 data show under-18 marriages rising despite earlier declines.