On July 19, an Israeli airstrike hit the Al-Kurd family home in Al-Nuseirat, central Gaza, resulting in the death of Ola Al-Kurd, who was nine months pregnant. Despite the tragedy, her baby miraculously survived the blast that killed multiple family members, including women, children, and the elderly.
Ola’s father, Adnan Al-Kurd, recounted how the explosion threw his daughter down several floors, leading to her death. Her husband was also injured and hospitalized. “It’s a miracle that the fetus stayed alive inside of her when she was martyred,” Adnan said in a Reuters report, reflecting on his daughter’s life.
The ongoing conflict in Gaza, which began last October after a cross-border attack by Hamas militants, has claimed over 39,000 Palestinian lives and caused extensive destruction. Despite attempts by mediators from the United States, Qatar, and Egypt, a ceasefire has not been reached.
Doctors at Al Awda hospital managed to deliver Ola’s baby, Malek Yassin, who was then transferred to Al Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah. Dr. Khalil Al-Dakran, who participated in the delivery, expressed relief at the baby’s survival but highlighted the severe challenges faced by Gaza’s medical facilities, including shortages of supplies and fuel.
Adnan Al-Kurd visits his grandson daily, drawing comfort from the baby’s resemblance to his deceased uncle. The conflict has left Gaza’s hospitals struggling to operate amid ongoing bombardment and fuel shortages, with many facilities already destroyed or heavily damaged.
Dr. Al-Dakran questioned the harsh reality faced by the newborns and other residents of Gaza, saying, “What is the fault of this child to start his life under difficult and very bad circumstances, deprived of the most basic necessities of life?”
On July 19, an Israeli airstrike hit the Al-Kurd family home in Al-Nuseirat, central Gaza, resulting in the death of Ola Al-Kurd, who was nine months pregnant. Despite the tragedy, her baby miraculously survived the blast that killed multiple family members, including women, children, and the elderly.
Ola’s father, Adnan Al-Kurd, recounted how the explosion threw his daughter down several floors, leading to her death. Her husband was also injured and hospitalized. “It’s a miracle that the fetus stayed alive inside of her when she was martyred,” Adnan said, reflecting on his daughter’s life.
The ongoing conflict in Gaza, which began last October after a cross-border attack by Hamas militants, has claimed over 39,000 Palestinian lives and caused extensive destruction. Despite attempts by mediators from the United States, Qatar, and Egypt, a ceasefire has not been reached.
Doctors at Al Awda hospital managed to deliver Ola’s baby, Malek Yassin, who was then transferred to Al Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah. Dr. Khalil Al-Dakran, who participated in the delivery, expressed relief at the baby’s survival but highlighted the severe challenges faced by Gaza’s medical facilities, including shortages of supplies and fuel.
Adnan Al-Kurd visits his grandson daily, drawing comfort from the baby’s resemblance to his deceased uncle. The conflict has left Gaza’s hospitals struggling to operate amid ongoing bombardment and fuel shortages, with many facilities already destroyed or heavily damaged.
Dr. Al-Dakran questioned the harsh reality faced by the newborns and other residents of Gaza, saying, “What is the fault of this child to start his life under difficult and very bad circumstances, deprived of the most basic necessities of life?”