In the midst of war, Israel is experiencing an unexpected and inspiring phenomenon—a baby boom. Unlike typical post-war birth surges, Israel has seen a 7% increase in births since September 2023, with 181,000 babies born in 2024. What’s driving this surge? Why are maternity wards overflowing even as the country faces economic and security challenges? In this exclusive report, Kayla Sprague breaks down the numbers, cultural significance, and future impact of this extraordinary trend.