Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Gaza Newborns at Risk Amid War and Blockade, Say Doctors
Newborn babies in Gaza are in danger because they don't have enough food and medicine.
Hospitals are running out of essential supplies like formula and fuel because of the war and a blockade.
This makes it hard for doctors to keep the babies healthy.
Some aid is coming in, but it's not enough to solve the problem.
Many mothers are also struggling to feed their babies because they are not getting enough food.
It's a very difficult situation that puts the lives of these babies at risk.
Newborns in Gaza face critical shortages of medical supplies and formula.
Hospitals are struggling due to the ongoing war and the Israeli blockade.
International aid has been delivered, but health officials say it's insufficient.
Mothers are unable to breastfeed due to severe malnutrition.
The situation is exacerbated by power outages and lack of fuel for hospital generators.
- Who
- Newborns, doctors, mothers, and health officials.
- What
- Newborn babies in Gaza face critical shortages of medical supplies and formula, putting their lives at risk.
- When
- Since the start of the war and blockade in March 2024.
- Where
- Gaza Strip.
- Why
- Due to the ongoing war and the Israeli blockade, which has led to shortages of essential supplies and a healthcare crisis.
Palestinian/International Perspective
Israeli Perspective
Impact of Blockade
Palestinian/International Perspective
The Israeli blockade is severely restricting essential supplies, including medical equipment and fuel, directly contributing to the crisis.
Israeli Perspective
Israel says the blockade aims to pressure Hamas and that there is no withholding of food for babies.
- At-Risk Babies
- 580 premature babies.
- Hospitals Partially Functional
- 17 of 36 hospitals.
- Baby Food Aid (Since May 19)
- Over 1,000 tonnes
- Malnutrition Treatment (Daily)
- 110+ children admitted
- Main Hospital
- Nasser Hospital