Gaza's newborns battle war-linked defects

In a neonatal unit in Khan Younis, medical professionals are witnessing an unprecedented number of birth defects that they attribute to the devastating impacts of the two-year conflict.

Stillbirth rates have also risen by 140%, as the collapsed healthcare system struggles to provide essential maternal and infant care.

International aid organizations warn that the long-term health consequences for Gaza's youngest survivors will be profound and will require billions of dollars in future investment.

The crisis highlights the urgent need for humanitarian intervention to address the acute shortages of food, clean water, and medical supplies.