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Gaza Women Face Deaths and Miscarriages
Three years into Gaza genocide, women face deaths, miscarriages and loss, data show.
In brief
Three years into Gaza genocide, women face deaths, miscarriages and loss, data show. Palestinian and UN data show 12,400 women killed in Gaza since October 2023, with rising miscarriage rates and malnutrition. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Gaza Genocide Impact
Three years into Israel’s genocide in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian and UN data show sweeping consequences for women and girls.
“Three years into Israel’s genocide in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian and UN data show sweeping consequences for women and girls, from deaths, injuries and disappearances to rising miscarriage rates, unsafe births and malnutrition, Anadolu Ajansi reported.”
Women Killed in Gaza
Data released by the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics on July 18, 2026, showed 12,400 women killed since October 7, 2023.
“Data released by the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics on July 18, 2026, showed that 12,400 women, excluding girls, had been killed in Gaza since October 7, 2023.”
Missing Women and Children
Women and children accounted for 4,700 of the 11,200 people reported missing in Gaza.
“The bureau also said women and children accounted for 4,700 of the 11,200 people reported missing, with the fate of many still unknown amid fears that some remain under the rubble of destroyed buildings.”
UN Women Report
UN Women estimated 38,000 women and girls killed between October 2023 and December 2025, an average of nearly 47 per day.
“UN Women, in an April 2026 report titled The Cost of War on Women and Girls, estimated that more than 38,000 women and girls were killed between October 2023 and December 2025, an average of nearly 47 per day.”
Reproductive Health Crisis
Miscarriages in Gaza rose by at least 300 per cent during the first nine months of the war, according to International Planned Parenthood Federation.
“In July 2024, the International Planned Parenthood Federation said miscarriages in Gaza had risen by at least 300 per cent during the first nine months of the war.”
Pregnancy-Related Deaths
Physicians for Human Rights documented 2,600 miscarriages and 220 pregnancy-related deaths during the first half of 2025.
“Physicians for Human Rights said in January 2026 that its report, Destroying Hope for the Future: Reproductive Violence in Gaza, documented 2,600 miscarriages during the first half of 2025.”
Malnutrition Crisis
By July 2025, 40 per cent of pregnant and breastfeeding women in Gaza suffered from malnutrition.
“By July 2025, 40 per cent of pregnant and breastfeeding women in Gaza were suffering from malnutrition, while around half a million women and girls faced the risk of famine.”
Health System Collapse
The collapse of Gaza’s health system forced many women to deliver babies at home or in displacement shelters.
“The collapse of Gaza’s health system has also deprived pregnant women of medical care, forcing some to give birth at home or in displacement shelters.”
Ceasefire Violations
Israel continues to violate the ceasefire that took effect on October 10, 2025, with 1,460 Palestinians killed and 5,116 injured in attacks through Monday.
“Israel continues to violate the ceasefire that took effect on October 10, 2025, with 1,460 Palestinians killed and 5,116 injured in attacks through Monday, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.”
Household Shifts
The proportion of Palestinian households in Gaza headed by women rose from nine per cent before the war to 14 per cent.
“The report said the proportion of Palestinian households in Gaza headed by women rose from nine per cent before the war to 14 per cent.”
Ongoing Crisis
Despite a ceasefire, women and girls continue to face daily threats and worsening humanitarian conditions.
“Despite a ceasefire agreement that took effect on October 10, 2025, women and girls continued to be killed and injured, while humanitarian and health conditions threatening their lives showed no significant improvement.”
The essence
Palestinian and UN data show 12,400 women killed in Gaza since October 2023, with rising miscarriage rates and malnutrition.
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