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Jenin Mother Reveals Heartbreaking Impact of Israeli Raids in West Bank Refugee Camps: “Our Children Sleep with Their Hands Raised” 

The situation in the West Bank is rapidly spiralling out of control, ActionAid is warning today, with Palestinian civilians subject to increasing attacks from both the Israeli forces and armed

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Hospitals have 24 hours left to treat children, the wounded and the dying

We issue this urgent plea to the international community, calling for immediate action to deliver essential fuel aid to Gaza. As hospitals teeter on the brink of running out of power, the lives of

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Journalist deaths in Gaza are a grave violation of the right to life and freedom of expression

At least 18 Palestinian journalists have been killed in Gaza since October 7 – more than one per day – in a gross violation of international law.  

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Deadliest night in Gaza so far; “Children, babies in incubators and pregnant women will lose their lives if fuel is not provided to hospitals in Gaza” 

More than 400 Palestinians have been killed in one of the deadliest 24 hours in Gaza. Airstrikes targeted areas near Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City and Al-Quds Hospital in the western part of the Gaza

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Seven hospitals running out of lifesaving fuel as “shameful” level of aid reaches Gaza

As 20 aid trucks crossed the Rafah border this morning, seven hospitals across Gaza are at breaking point as incubators and life support machines have run out of fuel entirely. 

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Open call for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and Israel to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe and further loss of innocent lives

OPEN CALL FOR AN IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE IN THE GAZA STRIP AND ISRAEL TO PREVENT A HUMANITARIAN CATASTROPHE AND FURTHER LOSS OF INNOCENT LIVES

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Insufficient aid will lead to more innocent deaths in Gaza, says ActionAid

Trucks carrying food, water and medical supplies are preparing to enter Gaza through the Rafah crossing on Friday. However, the limited aid supplies

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Horrific Breach of Humanitarian Law: Gaza's Al Ahli Al Arabi Al Ma'amadani Hospital, a Civilian Sanctuary, Bombed in Single Biggest Strike in Conflict So Far

Horrific Breach of Humanitarian Law: Gaza's Al Ahli Al Arabi Al Ma'amadani Hospital, a Civilian Sanctuary, Bombed in Single Biggest Strike in Conflict So Far

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Terrified families returning to Gaza’s north: “We would rather die in dignity in our own homes” 

Terrified families returning to Gaza’s north: “We would rather die in dignity in our own homes” 

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The EU should call for immediate ceasefire to protect civilians caught up in Gaza crisis, says ActionAid

The EU should call for immediate ceasefire to protect civilians caught up in Gaza crisis, says ActionAid