On 10th May 2023, Israel launched air attacks on Gaza. At least 27 individuals have lost their lives since, with air attacks continuing into the next day. Over 76 people have been injured, and many of these are serious injuries
Journalists on the ground are reporting that “It is very difficult to cope in these circumstances,” and that “the city is basically crippled and citizens are expecting the worst.”
In such escalations, it is the innocent civilians who suffer, often left wounded or severely injured. We’re responding to the emergency by providing urgent medical supplies to hospitals and clinics, as well as food and other essentials as needed. Help us provide crucial, life-saving aid now.
Violence, the Coronavirus pandemic, coupled with decades of political instability, have stifled economic development across Palestine and made challenging situations even worse. In addition, continued violence throughout Palestine severely affects the most vulnerable section of the population: children, many of whom suffer from psychological trauma.
Since 1997 Islamic Relief has invested almost £109 million in humanitarian and development programmes to support Palestinian people.
Our projects include food distribution, medical relief, orphan sponsorship and Qurbani, in addition to establishing education centres, care programmes for traumatised children and a school for deaf people.
After an escalation of conflict in 2014, Islamic Relief launched an emergency appeal to restore basic healthcare, education, water and sanitation systems and also to provide local families with access to education and livelihoods support in order to ensure that families could rebuild their lives over the long-term.
We continue to offer a range of critical support across the region, including providing treatment for safer, cleaner water. We also deliver food to those in need and provide healthcare assistance to those in need, including the repair of a local clinic for children with disabilities.
For communities whose homes have been left damaged by the war, we’ve also provided furniture, children’s educational materials and clothing, along with recreational activities and psychosocial support.
With the Covid-19 pandemic now placing additional pressure on communities, we’re providing essential support to families in need by providing:
Find out more about our work across the Palestinian Territories. Download a copy of our latest report.
We need your help to support our brothers and sisters. Please donate now to help us provide medical care and shelter to those who have been injured, and food, water and ongoing support to those who are desperately in need.