Three years ago, we set out the conditions the people of Gaza were enduring, living under the longest military occupation in history. The long history of marginalisation and persecution of the Palestinian people has endured too long. We are now witnessing state-sanctioned systematic subjugation and starvation. Collective punishment, denying 2 million Palestinians – of which 47% are children – of food, water, fuel and electricity is unacceptable and a flagrant violation of international law.
We uphold the sanctity of life as a sacred value – irrespective of religion or race. The unprecedented attack last weekend, with acts of violence in civilian and residential communities, is deeply tragic. And yet the response from Israel, imposing a siege on the blockaded Gaza Strip, is already resulting in horrendous humanitarian consequences. Nothing justifies the war crimes we are now witnessing.
We must stand in solidarity with those affected and strive to create a better future for all. Responsible leadership necessitates calling for de-escalation, an immediate ceasefire, re-establishing humanitarian access and the upholding of international law. Until the root causes of human rights violations in the region are addressed, we fear this cycle of destruction, devastation and despair will continue.
Who is Hussain will donate to organisations best placed on the ground to offer meaningful aid. We ask you to consider doing the same.
Medical Aid Palestine is on the ground in Gaza, where hospitals are struggling to cope with an influx of serious injuries. https://www.map.org.uk/
World Food Programme provides emergency food aid. Before the escalations, humanitarian food assistance was already critical for many vulnerable families in Palestine. Now, thousands more families in Gaza are on the brink of running out of food and water. https://www.wfp.org/
Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders provides essential medical and psychological assistance. https://www.msf.org/
UNRWA organises medical support and food assistance on the ground in Gaza. https://www.unrwa.org/
Save the Children provides urgent aid, alongside psychosocial support, education kits, shelter, and baby hygiene kits. https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/
