The World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations (UN) have raised alarms after Gaza reported its first polio case in 25 years, found in an unvaccinated 10-month-old infant. This outbreak follows the discovery of the virus in Gaza's wastewater, exacerbated by the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict that has devastated sanitation infrastructure. Israel has facilitated the delivery of nearly 3 million polio vaccine doses to Gaza, but aid groups stress the need for a temporary ceasefire to conduct mass vaccinations for over 640,000 children. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for a humanitarian pause to enable vaccination efforts and mitigate the spread of the virus. Despite the health crisis, the conflict continues, complicating the delivery of essential medical aid and vaccines.