Palestinian International Organization for Peace and Human Rights

July 17, 2025

What happened?

An article dated July 17, 2025, highlighted the situation of pregnant women and newborns in Gaza, with increasing risks of food shortages, disruption of medical care, and exposure to raids.

Impact of the incident on civilians

Nutrition and access to safe birthing services directly affect the safety of mothers and babies, and delays in treatment become more dangerous during emergencies.

Protecting women and the right to health

Human rights standards require access to healthcare for women and girls, including pregnancy and childbirth care, early detection, and treatment. The needs of displaced and injured women must be considered an integral part of the response.

What is needed to protect the population?

These developments necessitate careful monitoring of the facts related to the issue of “pregnant women and newborn babies in Gaza facing increased health risks,” making information available to affected families, providing treatment, relief or redress according to the nature of the harm, and distinguishing between established information and legal characterization that requires a competent investigation.

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