Thousands of teddy bears dressed in black t-shirts emblazoned with the message "I am not just a number. I am human with an identity," were placed on display in the capital Doha to pay tribute to killed Gazan children since the start of the Gaza conflict.

Initially showcasing 15,000 teddy bears, the exhibition titled 'Echo of Lost Innocence' is part of an initiative to bring awareness to the fallen children and to raise funds for the enclave. With each piece sold, 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the children of Gaza.

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"After two to three days, we only have a quarter of the quantity left, there has been a great turnout from all nationalities," said head of the collection department of Qatar Charity, Amer Al-Basiri.

The art installation, designed by multidisciplinary Lebanese artist Bachir Mohammad, will be on display until September 26 at Msheireb Downtown Doha.

"Every piece represents the echo of the voice of the martyred children of Gaza, who were killed due to the Israeli aggression since October 7, 2023. The symbol of the teddy bear represents innocence and childhood," said Mohammad.

Jordanian resident of Qatar, Maha Said, said that she visited the exhibition to show support to young Gazans.

"They are not just numbers, they are martyrs and they are the ones who make us stronger with their resilience," noted Said.

The Israel-Hamas war was triggered by Hamas' attack on Oct. 7, when the militant group killed some 1,200 people and took about 250 hostages, according to Israeli tallies. The resulting Israeli military campaign has reduced the Strip to rubble and killed more than 41,300 Palestinians, according to the enclave's health ministry.

(Production: Bassam Masoud, Abir Al Ahmar)