Jenin, West Bank David Snyder 5/18/02 406-18

West Bank & Gaza

Over the last two decades, the West Bank and Gaza have seen persistent conflict and insecurity, marked by sporadic violence and ongoing disputes between Israelis and Palestinians over land, security, and governance. The result has been a perpetual cycle of instability and humanitarian crises.

Since October 7, 2023, the humanitarian situation has become extremely dire in Gaza. The war has resulted in extensive damage to civilian infrastructure, massive food insecurity—including the risk of famine­—and large loss of civilian life. Families lack the basic needs to survive, including food, clean water, sanitation services, medication, and protection. Rebuilding once the violence settles will likely take decades.

InterAction and its Members continue to raise awareness of the conflict and call for increased assistance to reach the Palestinian people. Our alliance seeks to pressure all sides to abide by international humanitarian law and allow for the safe passage and protection of civilians and humanitarians alike.

Updates

Crises & Countries in Conflict

Aid Workers Are Not a Target

Gaza has evolved into one the world’s most dangerous places for humanitarians to provide aid. As of March 20, 2024, at least 196 humanitarians have been killed in Gaza since the beginning of the war.
InterAction
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Apr 2, 2024
Crises & Countries in Conflict

Joint NGO Submission under National Security Memorandum 20

As humanitarian organizations operating in Gaza, it is our experience that the humanitarian response in Gaza, including U.S. funded humanitarian assistance, has been consistently and arbitrarily denied, restricted, and impeded by the Israeli authorities.
InterAction
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Mar 23, 2024
Crises & Countries in Conflict

Response to President Biden’s Temporary Port in Gaza

Although the proposed seaport offers advantages over airdrops in terms of cost, volume, safety, and risk of diversion, it remains less effective than facilitating the entry of trucks for on-the-ground aid distribution.
InterAction
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Mar 8, 2024
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