Palestinian Aid
- The EmpowerHer Project
- Dec 9, 2023
- 2 min read

The enduring conflict between Palestine and Israel spans decades, rooted in Britain's commitment to establish a national home for the Jewish people in Palestine. Presently, this ongoing strife has led to a distressing surge in casualties, plunging Palestine into an overwhelming humanitarian crisis.
The toll of lives lost in Palestine has risen sharply over the past month, with over 10,000 Palestinians falling victim to attacks by the Israeli army. Heartbreakingly, among these, more than 4,000 innocent children have met a tragic end. These aren't just statistics; they are precious lives snuffed out, dreams shattered, and futures stolen. The impact resonates far beyond numbers, leaving more than 1.5 million individuals displaced, and their homes and communities torn apart. Moreover, over 24,000 people have suffered injuries, both visible and unseen, inflicted by this unrelenting conflict.
In the midst of this turmoil, Gaza, a mere 139 square miles, grapples with dire conditions compounded by recent hostilities. Even before the outbreak of violence, the region faced severe hardships. Now, the vast majority—more than 95 percent of the population—struggles without access to clean water, while 80% of its residents find themselves labeled as refugees, their lives upended by circumstances beyond their control.
During these trying times, extending a helping hand becomes an urgent moral imperative to alleviate the suffering of countless innocent souls caught in the crossfire. Each gesture, no matter how modest, becomes a beacon of hope in the darkness, offering comfort and aid to those in dire need. Below are links through which you can donate, as well as resources to explore other ways you can make a difference in the lives of countless Gaza refugees.
Links to Donate:
Sources:
Haddad, M., & Chughtai, A. (2023, November 29). Israel-Palestine conflict: A brief history in maps and charts. Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/27/palestine-and-israel-brief-history-maps-and-charts#:~:text=The%20Israeli%2DPalestinian%20issue%20goes,the%20end%20of%20October%201917.
Alsaafin, L., & Tahhan, Z. A. (2023, November 7). One month of Israel’s war: What’s happening to Palestinians outside Gaza? Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/7/one-month-of-israels-war-whats-happening-to-palestinians-outside-gaza#:~:text=The%20number%20of%20Palestinians%20killed,just%20in%20the%20past%20month.
Bouri, C. (2023, November 15). The Israel-Hamas War: The humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Council on Foreign Relations. https://www.cfr.org/in-brief/israel-hamas-war-humanitarian-crisis-gaza
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