Nakba Day and its significance to Palestinians
On May 15 we commemorate Nakba Day, mourning the ongoing atrocities Palestinians face. Here we look at the day’s origins and 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 15 months of massacre and misery. Now, with the violation of the ceasefire, airstrikes continue to rain on Gaza.
The death toll climbs to over 53,573, with a heartbreaking 17,841 children and 12,298 women among the casualties.
Over 121,688 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. Approximately 1.9 million people (90% of the population) are displaced. They live in horrific conditions with little food, water, or sanitation.
Gaza is also in ruins, with over 87% of homes, 85% of schools and 65% of roads, and 94% of health facilities damaged or destroyed. 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 over 13 million meals. Hygiene kits for more than 60,000 households. Thousands of Litres of clean water per day. As well as psychosocial support for children and women.
On May 15 we commemorate Nakba Day, mourning the ongoing atrocities Palestinians face. Here we look at the day’s origins and significance.
Gaza is in the grip of starvation. 2 months of Israel’s total closure have left markets empty and famine conditions spreading.
Amid the escalating assault on Gaza, how is Islamic Relief delivering aid? Read this current update on how our teams are still on the