Rockets streaked through the morning sky in Gaza on Oct. 7 as families welcomed newborns amidst the ongoing conflict. Amal Al-Taweel and her husband Mustafa finally held their son Ali after a difficult birth, while Rola Saqer gave birth to her daughter Masa as Israeli airstrikes raged nearby.
Both families have faced immense challenges as their homes were destroyed by airstrikes, leaving them with no reliable shelter, limited access to medical treatment, and baby supplies. The infants have experienced malnutrition and health issues due to the dire circumstances.
