The devastating impact of Israel’s manufactured malnutrition crisis in Gaza An analysis of medical data by MSF finds increased miscarriages, premature birth, and infant mortality linked with malnutrition. Leila Rafei May 6 2026, 2:46pm Between late 2024 and early 2026, our teams at four health facilities MSF runs or supports recorded higher levels of miscarriage as well as prematurity and mortality among infants born to mothers affected by malnutrition during their pregnancy, and observed a sharp increase in disrupted treatment for malnourished children. MSF links these outcomes to Israel’s blockade of essential goods and attacks on civilian infrastructure , including medical facilities .