‘Miracle Baby’ Born Amid Gaza Conflict: A Symbol of Hope and Tragedy

In the midst of ongoing conflict in Gaza, a poignant story of both heartbreak and hope emerged as Ola Al-Kurd, a nine-month pregnant woman, was killed by an Israeli airstrike on July 19. Despite the tragic loss of Ola and other family members, her unborn child miraculously survived. Surgeons at Al Awda hospital successfully delivered baby Malek Yassin, who now clings to life in an incubator amidst a healthcare system crippled by war.

Ola’s father, Adnan Al-Kurd, finds solace in his grandson, seeing a resemblance to his late son Omar. The survival of baby Malek offers a glimmer of hope in Gaza, where the war has killed over 39,000 Palestinians and devastated infrastructure, including hospitals. Dr. Khalil Al-Dakran, struggling with shortages and the constant threat of power outages, highlights the dire conditions newborns face in the war-torn region.