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‘The war caused this’: Miscarriages soar in Gaza amid Israeli bombing and siege
Miscarriage rates in Gaza have more than tripled since October 2023, with 460 miscarriages per 1,000 births recorded in 2026 compared to 140 in 2022. Pregnant women face challenges including hunger, displacement, and lack of medical access due to Israeli bombing and siege.
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