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First Woman Gives Birth Using Posthumous Sperm Retrieval

11/13/2025

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Dr. Hadas Levy became the first woman to give birth using posthumous sperm retrieval after her fiancé, Capt. Netanel Silberg, was killed in Gaza on December 18, 2023.
Following the October 7, 2023, invasion by Hamas, the Health Ministry reported 250 sperm retrieval procedures performed on fallen soldiers.
The Health Ministry streamlined the process, allowing parents to authorize retrieval without court approval.
Levy faced legal hurdles to use Silberg's sperm for in vitro fertilization, emphasizing the need for family continuity despite the tragedy.

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Dr. Hadas Levy became the first woman to give birth using posthumous sperm retrieval after her fiancé, Capt. Netanel Silberg, was killed in Gaza on December 18, 2023.
Following the October 7, 2023, invasion by Hamas, the Health Ministry reported 250 sperm retrieval procedures performed on fallen soldiers.
The Health Ministry streamlined the process, allowing parents to authorize retrieval without court approval.
Levy faced legal hurdles to use Silberg's sperm for in vitro fertilization, emphasizing the need for family continuity despite the tragedy.