How mothers raise newborn babies during Israel’s offensive in Lebanon

In March 2026, Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon forced Hawraa Houmani, a 29-year-old woman nine months pregnant, to flee her village. Displaced by the offensive, Houmani gave birth to her son, Ali, while seeking shelter at a school in Beirut. She is now struggling to access necessary medical care for her newborn child due to the ongoing conflict. The situation highlights the challenges faced by mothers and newborns in Lebanon amidst the Israeli offensive. The article focuses on the difficulties of raising a newborn during this period of conflict and displacement.