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Al Bawaba
03-05-2025
- Health
- Al Bawaba
Video: Baby born without brain amid surge in birth defects in Gaza
ALBAWABA - Medical authorities in Gaza verified that Malak Ahmed Al-Qanoua, a baby girl, was born at Al-Awda Hospital in northern Gaza without a brain, in a heartbreaking case that was covered by Al Jazeera. There are grave worries about the rising number of prenatal abnormalities as a result of the sad delivery, which occurs as Israeli bombs continue to bombard the beleaguered strip. Malak, who was only two days old, is a prime example of the startling increase in serious birth abnormalities in Gaza, said Munir Al-Barsh, Director General of the Gaza Ministry of Health. Al-Barsh told Al Jazeera that such anomalies might be related to radiation exposure from Israeli bombardments. The baby's head ended abruptly at eye level, revealing an unfinished skull in a video that Al-Barsh made public. Al Jazeera cites medical professionals and Palestinian authorities who have expressed concern about Israel's purported deployment of prohibited and experimental weaponry, such as chemical and radioactive bombs. They claim that in addition to wreaking havoc on civilian communities, these weapons are also harming unborn children, leading to an increase in miscarriages and malformations. Mothers and children are at risk due to weapons and a blockade. The infant probably suffered from severe malnutrition as a result of the oppressive Israeli embargo, according to Marwan Al-Hems, head of Gaza's field hospitals, who spoke to Al Jazeera. In addition to causing severe food shortages, the blockage has put expectant mothers and babies at risk for potentially fatal illnesses. The administration of Gaza has often charged Israel with employing weapons that are illegal under international law throughout its campaign, such as chemical and incendiary bombs that inflict horrifying burns and the disintegration of human flesh. These claims are in line with previous alerts from human rights organizations on comparable incidents in other crisis areas. 🎥- حالة الطفلة ملك أحمد القانوع، بعمر يومين فقط، وُلدت مشوّهة بلا دماغ في مستشفى العودة شمال #غزة، في واحدة من الحالات الصادمة لتشوّهات الأجنة الناتجة عن قصف جيش الاحتلال الإسرائيلي، بحسب الصحفي أنس الشريف — عربي بوست (@arabic_post) May 3, 2025 International Demands for Assistance and Accountability Prior to this, Human Rights Watch issued a warning that pregnant women in Gaza faced grave dangers due to the breakdown of medical facilities and acute food shortages. Experts attribute the sharp rise in miscarriages to stress, malnourishment, and exposure to wartime chemicals. UNICEF, meanwhile, issued a stark warning, stating that unless humanitarian access is provided immediately, children in Gaza risk urgent danger from malnutrition, sickness, and hunger. According to local officials, more than 170,000 Palestinians have been killed in the continuing Israeli military operations, which are backed by the United States. These deaths have included women and children. Over 11,000 people are still unaccounted for, while hospitals and other facilities in Gaza are in ruins due to extensive damage. Calls for international probes and immediate assistance are becoming more and more vocal as Gaza faces what Al Jazeera has called a catastrophic humanitarian situation.
Roya News
12-02-2025
- Health
- Roya News
"Israeli" army kills Palestinian, injures another in Rafah despite ceasefire
The "Israeli" military killed a Palestinian and injured another in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, on Wednesday, despite the ongoing ceasefire agreement that has been in place since Jan. 19. A medical source told Anadolu Agency that one person was martyred and another seriously wounded after an "Israeli" drone targeted a group of people in eastern Rafah. This attack occurred just hours after another Palestinian was killed when "Israeli" forces opened fire on residents west of Rafah, marking a new violation of the ceasefire on its 25th day. On January 19, a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and "Israel" took effect in Gaza, involving a prisoner exchange and humanitarian aid deliveries. The agreement consists of three phases, each lasting 42 days, with ongoing negotiations mediated by Egypt and Qatar and supported by the United States. On Tuesday, Gaza's Health Ministry Director-General, Dr. Munir Al-Barsh, announced that 92 Palestinians had been killed and 822 injured due to direct "Israeli" attacks since the ceasefire took effect. Dr. Al-Barsh also noted that two more Palestinians lost their lives due to remnants of "Israeli" ordnance. The number of those who succumbed to their injuries has risen to 24, bringing the total death toll to 118 since the ceasefire began, as of Tuesday. Furthermore, health teams have recovered the bodies of 641 people, including approximately 197 who remain unidentified. Additionally, a Palestinian official informed the Anadolu Agency on Tuesday that "Israel" has committed nearly 270 violations of the ceasefire agreement, particularly breaching its humanitarian provisions.
Roya News
11-02-2025
- Health
- Roya News
Ninty-two Palestinians killed in Gaza since ceasefire began
Director General of the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza, Dr. Munir Al-Barsh, announced that 92 Palestinians have been killed in direct 'Israeli' attacks since the ceasefire in Gaza took effect on January 19 this year. Additionally, 822 people have been injured during this period. Dr. Al-Barsh also noted that two more Palestinians lost their lives due to remnants of 'Israeli' ordnance. The number of those who succumbed to their injuries has risen to 24, bringing the total death toll to 118 since the ceasefire began. Furthermore, health teams have recovered the bodies of 641 people, including approximately 197 who remain unidentified.
