#Emergency Response

One month on from the ceasefire, Gaza still needs our attention

After killing 256 Palestinians, including 66 children, and injuring nearly 2,000 others, Israel’s 11-day military offensive on Gaza was finally brought to a halt with a ceasefire on 21 May. One month on, Palestinians in Gaza are still rebuilding their homes and lives, and many will suffer physical and psychological scars for years to come.

“The situation was terrifying”: The impact of violence on people with disabilities in Gaza

Six people with disabilities were killed during Israel's 11-day military offensive on Gaza. We look at the impact of the violence on people with disabilities and highlight MAP's and our partners' response.

قصة من غزة: قصتي مع الحقيبة

تم الوصول الى اتفاقية لوقف إطلاق النار في 21 مايو بعد هجوم إسرائيلي مدمر الذي استمر مدة احدى عشر يومًا على غزة، وهو رابع اكبر تصعيد عسكري على غزة خلال 15 عامًا من الحصار. فريق العون الطبي للفلسطينيين (ماب) لم يستجيب فقط لحالة الطوارىء الأخيرة، بل عاشها أيضًا – عانى اعضاء طاقم العون الطبي للفلسطينيين (ماب) فريق غزة نفس الرعب و الخوف الذي عاشه بقية سكان غزة البالغ عددهم مليوني نسمة.

A view from Gaza: My story with the bag

Wafa Kanan, MAP’s Community Programme Manager in Gaza, describes what was going through her mind during Israel’s latest bombardment in Gaza, telling the story of her bag.

MAP’s Gaza voices in the media

During Israel’s 11-day military offensive in Gaza, from 10 to 21 May, Medical Aid for Palestinians’ team in Gaza shared their perspectives and insights on the latest violence in a range of media. This is a round-up of their expert analysis.

Ceasefire in Gaza is only the first step in ending suffering across occupied Palestine

Medical Aid for Palestinians welcomes the ceasefire which has brought an end to Israel’s current military assault on Gaza. But this is just an essential first step in ending the suffering for Palestinians across the occupied Palestinian territories.

“The lack of fuel is life threatening for patients in hospitals”

Fikr Shalltoot, our Director of Programmes in Gaza, provides an update on the latest violence and emergency medical response in Gaza.

Fears mount as Gaza reports first COVID-19 death

In a worrying development, Gaza confirmed its first COVID-19 death on Saturday 23 May.

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