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How war in Lebanon has put pregnant women and babies at risk

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Mohamad Chreyteh in Beruit | Sara Hteit
November 4, 2024

Amid the Israel-Hezbollah war in Lebanon, miscarriages and early births have risen as people have been fleeing the conflict. An expectant mother spoke to DW about her fears for her baby.

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