Gaza update

The scenes that continue to unfold in Gaza are nothing short of harrowing.

After more than three weeks of bombing, basic water, sanitation, healthcare, and services have all been decimated. Food, water, fuel and electricity have all been cut off, jeopardising the survival of more than 2 million people in the Gaza strip.

Here’s how you can help.

On Saturday 7th October, Hamas militants launched a surprise attack, crossing from Gaza into Israel, attacking civilians, and taking hostages. Israel has responded with attacks on Gaza, striking the small, densely packed area from sea and air. 

The human cost of this tragedy is staggering. Thousands of lives have been lost in both Gaza and Israel, and thousands more Palestinians have been reported missing and are presumed to be trapped or dead under the rubble.

After more than two weeks of bombing, basic water, sanitation, healthcare, and services have all been decimated. All food, water, fuel and electricity has been cut off, jeopardising the survival of more than 2 million people in the Gaza strip. 

	Taken on October 11, 2023. the photo above shows an aerial view of buildings destroyed by air strikes in the Jabalia camp for Palestinian refugees in Gaza City. Image: Yahya Hassouna / AFP via Getty Images

Hospitals, clinics and churches in Gaza have been destroyed. At least 42% of housing in the Gaza Strip is uninhabitable, and there are an estimated one million people who have been forcibly displaced, internally. 

Act for Peace continue to stand with our long-term partners, the Near East Council of Churches and Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees, who, despite their own individual losses are working tirelessly to provide vital humanitarian assistance and protection to the people of Gaza.

As soon as the opportunity arises, Act for Peace and its partners are ready to respond with life-saving interventions and to work alongside Gazans to restore dignity and hope.

Plans are in place to deliver food parcels, water tanks, hygiene kits, medical supplies, and psychosocial support to the most vulnerable and affected families.

Please keep our partners and the people of Gaza in your prayers and give a gift today to help support families in urgent need.

Give: www.actforpeace.org.au/gaza-emergency