#Emergency response

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.

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 providing bulletproof vests and helmets to PRCS emergency teams amid recurrent attacks on health workers

Amid a serious rise in attacks on frontline health workers in the occupied West Bank this year, MAP has agreed to supply bulletproof vests to PRCS emergency medical teams.

MAP calls for accountability as Israeli military attack on Jenin ends

Palestinian residents of in Jenin refugee camp, in the northern West Bank, are picking up the pieces of their lives as Israel’s latest large-scale military attack has come to an end.

2023 becomes deadliest year for Palestinians in the West Bank as Israeli military launches fresh attack on Jenin

The Israeli military has launched another attack on Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank, killing eight Palestinians and injuring 50 more.

MAP calls for protection of health workers and civilians amid latest wave of Israeli military and settler violence

MAP is calling for action to urgently protect healthcare workers and civilians as Israeli military and settler violence continues to spiral in the occupied West Bank.

More than 120 Palestinians killed in the West Bank as Israeli military and settler violence surges

Palestinians in the occupied West Bank continue to experience a disturbing surge in violence by the Israeli military and settlers, causing critical health and humanitarian needs.

“Ten minutes is not enough for a person with a disability to evacuate their home safely”

During Israel’s most recent attack on Gaza between 9-14 May, people with disabilities were once again impacted. Saadi, who lives in the city of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza, is one such individual.

As bombardment of Gaza ends, international action is needed to finally address root causes

A ceasefire agreement brokered by Egypt between Israel and Palestinian armed factions on Saturday 13 May has brought to and end five days of Israel’s devastating bombardment in Gaza.

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