Palestine Emergency

An ongoing armed conflict between Israel and Hamas groups has been taking place chiefly in and around the Gaza Strip since 7 October 2023, with clashes also taking place in the West Bank and the Israel–Lebanon border.

Widespread civilian deaths have led to both Israel and Hamas being accused of war crimes. Israel ordered Gazans to evacuate northern Gaza, while Hamas called on residents to stay in their homes. The United Nations reported that around 1.7 million people in Gaza are Palestinians, which is 70% of Gaza’s population.

The healthcare system is in partial collapse; most hospitals are closed, and there are severe shortages of drinking water, food, fuel, and medical supplies, including anesthetics for C-sections and amputations. The United Nations has warned of the “immediate possibility” of malnutrition and disease spread in the region as a result of Israel’s cuts to water, fuel, food, and electricity.