
Israel have agreed to pause military operations for 10 hours a day in three populated areas of Gaza - El-Mawasi area, central Deir al-Balah and northern Gaza City - to allow the UN and humanitarian organisations to deliver food and medicine to people "until further notice".
Why We Urgently Need More Support
This is a critical window of opportunity. The window of Rafah border opening is still there, our partnerships are active, and the needs in Gaza are growing every hour. But our current truck pipeline with the National Alliance which proved success and cost effectiveness is exhausted. Unless we can mobilize additional funding quickly to this partnership, we will not be able to sustain deliveries or leverage on this opportunity.
Commenting on the developments Rozan Khalifeh, Country Directory Plan International Egypt, says:
“The pause in military operations is a welcome step. We now have a small window to get aid into Gaza and save as many lives as possible – every hour counts."
The UN have warned that one out of every three people has not eaten for days, and eight in every 10 people who have reportedly died from starvation are children. According to a new report from the UN-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) published on Friday, 22 August, famine has taken hold in Gaza. In conditions of famine, children die first, and it is an agonising death.
For everyone watching the horror unfold, now is the time you can support – your donation will save lives. ❤️
*With a regular donation to our emergency fund, you will help ensure that our teams can continue to respond quickly and effectively in crisis situations such as natural disasters or conflicts and provide life-saving assistance. All donations received that exceed the needs of a specific emergency situation will be held in reserve so that we can respond to future humanitarian emergencies. We thank you for your generosity.