I am an obstetrician and gynecologist who has worked in Gaza throughout the Israeli genocide. I have seen the destruction of Gaza’s medical sector firsthand. My patients’ stories tell the story of the genocide.

Human rights experts say the Biden administration’s proposed maritime corridor is a much less effective solution to addressing the dire needs of Gaza’s besieged and starving population than a ceasefire and pressuring Israel to open land crossings.

At least 50,000 pregnant women in Gaza are currently unable to access essential healthcare, as other women struggle to find basic menstrual hygiene products. The women’s healthcare crisis in Gaza is nearly catastrophe.