# Israeli strike destroyed Gaza's IVF embryo clinic!! > When an Israeli attack hit Gaza's main fertility clinic, it caused significant damage, destroying over 4,000 embryos and 1,000 sperm and egg specimens stored at Al Basma IVF center. The loss was devastating for Palestin… Published: 2024-06-25 · Desk: World · Source: Reuters When an Israeli attack hit Gaza's main fertility clinic, it caused significant damage, destroying over 4,000 embryos and 1,000 sperm and egg specimens stored at Al Basma IVF center. The loss was devastating for Palestinian couples relying on these embryos for fertility treatment. One such couple, Seba Jaafarawi and her husband, experienced the emotional turmoil of unsuccessful pregnancies and finally found success through in vitro fertilization (IVF). However, their joy was short-lived as conflict erupted, forcing the closure of the clinic and putting Jaafarawi's pregnancy at risk. Despite her efforts to protect her pregnancy amid the chaos, Jaafarawi suffered a miscarriage, adding to the tragedy. The destruction of the clinic and loss of stored embryos underscore the unseen toll of the Israeli assault on Gaza, affecting countless lives and dreams. Original reporting: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/5000-lives-one-shell-gazas-ivf-embryos-destroyed-by-israeli-strike-2024-04-17/ HTML: https://tezzfeed.com/international-news/israeli-strike-destroyed-gazas-ivf-embryo-clinic-1713356161100 Bangladesh desk: https://tezzfeed.com/bangladeshi-news.md Agent map: https://tezzfeed.com/llms.txt