'I woke up and I had lost the baby': Miscarriages in Gaza spike amid harsh conditions, UN report finds

The UN report highlights a distressing surge in miscarriages among women in Gaza, with nearly 4,000 cases reported between January and June this year—a rate more than three times higher than the same period in 2025. While the exact causes remain unclear, medical professionals point to the dire living conditions and pervasive anxiety in the region as significant contributors. This spike underscores the severe impact of ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises on maternal health, raising urgent concerns about the well-being of women and children in Gaza.