May 19 2025
4The Gaza Strip is witnessing a serious increase in cases of fetal deformities, with rates exceeding 25%, signaling a looming health catastrophe that threatens future generations.
Shocking cases have been reported, most notably the birth of baby girl Malak Ahmad Al-Qanoua without a brain at Al-Awda Hospital in northern Gaza, reflecting the severity of the healthcare deterioration.
Doctors suspect that the use of internationally banned weapons by Israel, such as white phosphorus and toxic chemicals, is a major cause of these deformities.
In addition, Gaza’s healthcare system is suffering from a severe shortage of equipment and qualified personnel necessary for the early detection of such abnormalities.
