By Topic: Emergencies
Since 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…
Read moreTurning 6 in a Gaza under siege: No presents, no candles, but precious memories made on my son’s birthday
An Islamic Relief worker* in Gaza recounts the joys and sorrows of celebrating his son’s birthday amid the ongoing crisis. Today is my son’s birthday. He has just…
Read moreChronicling a crisis: Follow an aid worker’s powerful accounts from inside Gaza
After an unprecedented escalation began in early October, an Islamic Relief aid worker* in Gaza began writing about his experiences under siege. We’ve shared his accounts of struggling…
Read moreMy heart broke as bombs fell and my 6 year old cowered, screaming in terror
As bombs fall and newborns die in their hospital incubators, an Islamic Relief aid worker* describes his heartbreak at being unable to shield his family from the unfolding…
Read moreGaza under siege: ‘Life has become unliveable’
An Islamic Relief aid worker* shares how even simple tasks have become huge challenges in besieged Gaza.It is day 33 or 34 of this crisis, I don’t know……
Read more“Palestinians are strong but we hurt. I pray this horror ends and my son has his birthday”
An Islamic Relief aid worker and father of 2* continues his account of the struggle to survive in Gaza. It has been a couple of days since I…
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