The World Health Organization's (WHO) recent warning about a potential polio outbreak in Gaza is a chilling reminder of the fragility of health in conflict zones. With traces of the polio virus detected in the territory's wastewater, the dire sanitation situation could catalyze a rapid spread. Polio, a disease that attacks the central nervous system, can lead to paralysis and death in extreme cases. But what does this mean for the children of Gaza, and could this crisis transcend its borders?