Gaza 2 Years On: The Massacre Continues
October marks 2 years of Israel’s relentless assault on Gaza. Here, we reflect on this grim milestone and the need to act NOW.
In Gaza, 2.3 million people have faced two years of terror. Today, they continue to face ongoing hardship and still need our help.
Gaza endured two years of massacre and misery. The death toll climbs to over 67,200 Palestinians killed in Gaza since October 2023, with a heartbreaking over 18,000 children and 9,000 women among the casualties.
Over 169,900 people, at least, have been injured. More than 11,200 people are missing, with 70% of them being children and women.
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 78% of all infrastructure destroyed or damaged. Over 60% of primary health centres are shut down, as fuel shortages and structural damage have forced more hospitals to close. 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.
October marks 2 years of Israel’s relentless assault on Gaza. Here, we reflect on this grim milestone and the need to act NOW.
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