"As your story reported, Israel’s brutal military assault in Gaza and the denial of humanitarian aid is having dire consequences for pregnant women, their fetuses and their newborns. The consequences are not only on the individuals in the present but will impact the demographics and health of the Palestinians for generations."
April 29, 2025
Dear Mr. Hobson,
On behalf of Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) I am writing to express appreciation for your recent report, United Nations Says Hunger Taking a Toll on Gaza's Pregnant Women that was aired on Global News on April 28, 2025.
This story has personal meaning for me. For 31 years, I worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist with the last 13 years primarily with preschoolers and their families. I am very aware of the importance of nutrition, early childhood development and maternal health on the physical, social and cognitive development of fetuses and preschoolers.
As your story reported, Israel’s brutal military assault in Gaza and the denial of humanitarian aid is having dire consequences for pregnant women, their fetuses and their newborns. The consequences are not only on the individuals in the present but will impact the demographics and health of the Palestinians for generations.
I encourage you to continue to report stories like this. They shed light not only on the immediate impact of Israel’s genocide on the Palestinians but also the generational impact.
Sincerely,
Debbie Hubbard
CJPME-Okanagan
Kelowna, British Columbia