Children and their families are returning to their homes in Gaza or the remains of their homes to check the status of their homes.

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"This crisis persists due to the international community’s failure to hold Israel accountable for its violations of international law. This must end. International law is not optional, nor is it selective—it exists to protect all civilians, everywhere, and must be upheld universally."
— Clémence Lagouardat, Oxfam’s Humanitarian Coordinator in Gaza


Months Since 8 October 2023

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The Situation

30 forced displacement orders

Covering a swathe of 68 out of 79 neighbourhoods. These, together with the expanding “no-go” Israeli military zones, make up over 80 percent of the Gaza Strip.

2.1 million peoplelikely experience high levels of acute food insecurity

1,700 aid and health workersreported killed in Gaza since October 2023

Despite the requirement under international humanitarian law for humanitarian workers to be protected.  

The Response

200,000+signatures #CeasefireNow Petition

We need a permanent Ceasefire in Gaza. It is indefensible that Israel has breached the ceasefire agreement carrying out airstrikes across the Gaza strip.

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279,000+ daily meals were prepared

As of end of May meals were prepared by 62 kitchens. In April, about 1M daily meals were prepared.

$2 millionworth of life-saving aid

Ready to move. Although our operations are severely restricted, your support is crucial. We must be ready to act at full scale the moment access is granted.

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Suhad, her husband, 5 children and a new born struggling to find food.

Gaza Crisis

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We need a permanent Ceasefire in Gaza. The ongoing targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure cannot be justified under any circumstances.

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