Al Jazeera reports that the war in Gaza is driving a surge in premature births and endangering the health of mothers and newborns.
Key facts
- Al Jazeera reports a surge in premature births in Gaza.
- The outlet links the rise to Israel's war on Gaza, which it characterises as 'genocidal'.
- Mothers' health is being endangered, according to the report.
Premature babies in Gaza are fighting for survival amid the ongoing war, according to a feature published by Al Jazeera. The outlet reports that the conflict is driving a surge in premature births and endangering the health of mothers across the territory.
Al Jazeera characterises the situation as a consequence of what it describes as Israel’s ‘genocidal’ war on Gaza, saying the fighting is placing both newborns and expectant mothers at heightened risk. This characterisation is Al Jazeera’s; the source material available to Honest Abe News does not include a response from Israeli authorities.
Further details from the feature, including specific figures, medical accounts and independent verification, were not available in the material reviewed.
Why it matters
Premature infants are among the most vulnerable patients in any health system, and reported risks to mothers and newborns during wartime point to strain on already fragile medical resources in Gaza.
Frequently asked questions
What is happening to premature babies in Gaza?
According to Al Jazeera, premature babies in Gaza are fighting for survival as the war drives a surge in premature births.
Why are premature births reportedly increasing in Gaza?
Al Jazeera attributes the surge in premature births to Israel's war on Gaza, which it reports is endangering the health of mothers.
Who else is at risk according to the report?
Al Jazeera reports that the health of mothers is also being endangered by the conflict.