What we are currently witnessing in Gaza is an unspeakable tragedy.
Our partner organisations, which have been working on the ground for years, are reporting shocking scenes: starving children, helpless mothers, bombed hospitals, displaced families without any support. The humanitarian aid system has been deliberately dismantled by the Israeli authorities in favour of a chaotic military apparatus that endangers the Palestinian population and fails to meet their needs.
Announcement of ceasefires and humanitarian corridors
The recently announced opening of humanitarian corridors and daily ceasefires is a long-awaited sign. In such a desperate situation, any measure that enables the delivery of food, water and medical aid is welcome. Nevertheless, these isolated measures are far from sufficient to address the catastrophic situation. Malnutrition has now reached such an advanced stage that children need not only food and water, but also medical care in order to survive. Furthermore, the actual implementation of the announced measures remains unclear.
We are continuing to monitor the situation closely and are actively supporting our partner organisations in adapting and expanding their aid. Several of them – including
Médecins du Monde, HEKS, Médecins Sans Frontières, Terre des hommes and Frieda – are working on the ground. They are providing medical care, distributing food, offering psychosocial support and financial assistance to the affected civilian population.
Swiss Solidarity will remain committed for as long as necessary and will adapt its support to changing humanitarian needs.
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