Baby in Gaza rescued after mother dies in Israeli airstrike

A tragic story unfolded in the Gaza city of Rafah as a baby girl was delivered from the womb of a Palestinian woman killed in an Israeli attack. The mother, Sabreen Al-Sakani, along with her husband and daughter, lost their lives in the strikes that claimed the lives of 19 people overnight.

The baby, weighing only 1.4 kg, was delivered via emergency C-section and is now stable and gradually improving under the care of Dr. Mohammed Salama. Placed in an incubator alongside another infant, the newborn has been labeled as “The baby of the martyr Sabreen Al-Sakani.”

The heartbreaking story continues as the baby’s young sister, Malak, who was also killed in the attack, had already picked out a name for her new sibling – Rouh, meaning spirit in Arabic. The family is devastated by the loss of their loved ones, with one relative expressing the deep sorrow of losing an entire family in one tragic event.

As the conflict escalates, with Israeli strikes claiming more lives in Gaza, the international community is calling for restraint. President Joe Biden has urged Israel to avoid further civilian casualties, while Palestinian health authorities report a staggering number of casualties from the ongoing assault.

The situation in Gaza remains dire, with thousands still missing under the rubble and limited resources for recovery efforts. As the world watches in horror, the toll of the conflict continues to rise, leaving families shattered and communities devastated.