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The latest developments in the Middle East as well as eye witness accounts and expert analysis from MAP's staff.

Gaza aid delivery deal “does not even scratch the surface”

Melanie Ward, Chief Executive of Medical Aid for Palestinians' response to reports that 20 trucks carrying aid supplies may be allowed into Gaza soon,

MAP response to deadly strike on Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza

Statement by Melanie Ward, Chief Executive of Medical Aid for Palestinians in response to the deadly strike on Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza in which more than 470 people have been reportedly killed

The international community must uphold its Responsibility to Protect in Gaza

Israel’s ultimatum that 1.1 million people in the north of Gaza must evacuate south is sewing fear and panic among the civilian population, and will have grave humanitarian and health consequences.

MAP warns of catastrophic situation in Gaza, calls for immediate end to bombardment

Israel’s devastating bombardment across Gaza is causing widespread destruction to civilian life and infrastructure, causing untold physical and psychological suffering to Palestinians, and the displacement of more than 263,000 people from their homes.

MAP launches Gaza emergency response amid rapidly escalating violence

MAP’s team on the ground in Gaza have released all of our pre-positioned stocks to ensure hospitals and emergency responders have the supplies they need to cope with the influx of casualties.

MAP at 2023 Labour Party conference

MAP will join Labour Friends of Palestine and the Middle East at the Annual Labour Party conference in Liverpool, to discuss what a Labour government should mean for Palestinians’ rights.

How MAP is protecting Palestinian lives amid deepening crises in the West Bank and Gaza

MAP is continuing to respond to a dangerous escalation of Israeli military and settler violence that has seen 2023 become the deadliest year for Palestinians in the West Bank since the Second Intifada.

MAP staff member joins Palestine’s first football team for people of short stature

Haitham Saqqa, MAP’s Community Programme Officer in Gaza, shares his personal story of growing up as a person of short stature and how his dreams of playing football for Palestine have now become a reality.

MAP stands in solidarity with survivors of Sabra and Shatila in their pursuit of justice and rights

MAP marks the solemn 41st anniversary of the Sabra and Shatila massacre in Lebanon. This tragic event continues to cast a long shadow over the Palestinian people.

How MAP is promoting life-saving community blood donation in Gaza

For 16 years, even the most essential of medical services in Gaza have been depleted by Israel’s illegal closure and blockade and repeated military assaults. This includes Gaza’s 12 blood banks.

Watch: Addressing gaps in neonatal physiotherapy services in Gaza

Watch our new video on how MAP is supporting neonatal physiotherapy services in Gaza and facilitating the healthy growth and development of infants.

Generation Palestine: “I fear that my baby is going to spend his childhood hiding from Israeli bombs”

In the second of a two-part blog series, Tarneem Hammad, MAP’s Advocacy and Communications Officer in Gaza, spoke to Rabab about her hopes and fears for her baby Yahia growing up in Gaza.

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