By Country: Occupied Palestinian Territory
A new year begins, but in Gaza, the horror does not end
An Islamic Relief aid worker* in Gaza who began 2023 as a happy Master’s graduate contemplates the loved ones, the home, and the hope he has lost in…
Read moreMy family is in danger but there is nowhere left to flee in Gaza – shall we sleep on the streets?
An Islamic Relief aid worker* in Gaza reports that danger is closer to his family than ever, but they have nowhere left to flee. Yesterday, we woke to…
Read moreOur loved ones, our culture, our homes and our safety – losses seared onto Palestinian hearts
An Islamic Relief aid worker* in Gaza reflects on the losses seared onto the hearts of Palestinians after nearly 3 months of unbearable suffering. As I write, it’s…
Read moreAs terrified children fled the warplane, my desperate cat outran them all
Unable to find food for his children or his family pet an Islamic Relief aid worker* describes the heart-breaking exhaustion of civilian life in Gaza, where even playing…
Read moreMy family has nowhere else to flee – should we stay to face Israel’s tanks?
As tanks reach southern Gaza, an Islamic Relief worker* faces the heartbreaking dilemma of whether his family, who have nowhere left to go, should flee yet again –…
Read moreSince the truce ended, I fear the grave is the only safe place in Gaza
The end of the temporary truce sees Palestinian families facing fresh fear and tanks at their door, reports an Islamic Relief aid worker* in Gaza. It is day…
Read moreMy home has been destroyed, but we will rebuild Gaza
As he grapples with heartbreaking news, an Islamic Relief aid worker* in Gaza struggles to plan for the future amid so much uncertainty. When I was around 10…
Read moreOverwhelming reunions during the humanitarian pause in Gaza
An Islamic Relief aid worker* in Gaza recounts how he spent the first 4 days of a humanitarian pause during the unprecedented escalation in Gaza.As the humanitarian pause…
Read moreIn Gaza we pray for a permanent ceasefire, right now
Amid an unprecedented escalation, an Islamic Relief worker* in Gaza describes the rollercoaster of despair and hope as a temporary truce is announced. We are now in the…
Read moreGaza crisis: Reuniting with my neighbour reminded me how much I miss my old life
Amid an unprecedented escalation, an Islamic Relief worker* in Gaza, recounts a happy and heartbreaking reunion. It has been a couple of days now since a total blackout…
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