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Amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, exacerbated by relentless Israeli attacks over the past four months, a Palestinian mother has faced the heartbreaking reality of not being able to afford milk for her baby. Warda Ahmed Matar, a mother from Gaza, shared her story as one of thousands of mothers who navigated childbirth under wartime conditions. With clean water and food becoming increasingly scarce, Matar resorts to feeding her newborn baby with dates, using a muslin cloth to aid in the feeding process. Reflecting on her experience, she recounted their displacement from the Jabalia Refugee Camp to safer areas as conflict escalated, highlighting the dire conditions at Sahaba Hospital, where overcrowding and limited medical staff posed significant challenges for expectant mothers like herself. She emphasized the scarcity of transportation options and exorbitant prices for basic necessities like vegetables, making it challenging for families to afford essential items. This economic hardship forces Matar to rely on homemade cornstarch drinks for her son due to the lack of milk and the absence of decent meals for children in their community.(Footage by Osama Alkahlut/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)