Sumud and Palestine
Sumud, or steadfastness, is a word that has become synonymous with the people of Palestine. Here is what it means and its significance.
In Gaza, the conflict resumes, adding onto the vast damage from 15 months of escalation.
2.3 million people in Gaza continue to face immense hardship and still need our help.
Gaza endured over 600 days of massacre and misery. With no permanent ceasefire in sight, airstrikes continue to rain on Gaza.
The death toll climbs to over 62,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza since October 2023, with a heartbreaking over 18,000 children and 9,000 women among the casualties.
Over 159,000 people, at least, have been injured. More than 11,200 people are missing, with 70% of them being children and women.
The suffering of the people also continues. All 2.1 million of Gaza’s population have been forcibly displaced at least once. With displaced individuals confined to less than 14% of the Gaza Strip’s territory.
Gaza is also in ruins, with 81% of all infrastructure destroyed or damaged, and only 50% of hospitals are partially functional. Overall, the situation remains a crisis in need of dire attention.
Islamic Relief has been on the ground, operating in Palestine, since 1997. Our teams were one of the first to respond to the October 2023 escalation in Gaza.
Today, we continue to distribute thousands in aid in Gaza. This includes millions in meals. Hygiene kits for thousands of households. Thousands of Litres of clean water per day. As well as psychosocial support for children and women.
Sumud, or steadfastness, is a word that has become synonymous with the people of Palestine. Here is what it means and its significance.
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