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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.

MAP urges UN Human Rights Council to ensure accountability and Palestinians' rights to healthcare

Fikr Shalltoot, Medical Aid for Palestinians' (MAP) Director of Programmes in Gaza, urges members of the UN Human Rights Council to support the resolution establishing a new Commission of Inquiry, to ensure accountability, and to ensure the protection of Palestinians and their basic rights to healthcare from future violations.

“We will rebuild it”: MAP partner joins clean-up campaign in Gaza

Thousands of Palestinians came together to clean up the destruction caused by Israel’s 11-day military offensive, as part of the “We will rebuild it” campaign organised by the Municipality of Gaza with Medical Aid Palestinians (MAP)’s partner, the Social Developmental Forum (SDF).

“We are still in shock”: Assessing the impact of attacks on Gaza

Following Israel’s 11-day military offensive on Gaza, which ended with a ceasefire on Friday, Medical Aid for Palestinians’ (MAP) Gaza team have been taking stock of the destruction caused to healthcare facilities, and persisting health and humanitarian challenges.

MAP team member's home damaged in Israeli airstrike on neighbouring tower block

Nawraz Abu Libdeh, Medical Aid for Palestinians’ (MAP) Finance and Administration Officer in Gaza, tells the story of her final iftar of Ramadan.

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.

MAP's letter to the UK Government on attacks on Palestinian healthcare

MAP's letter to the UK mission to the UN urging the UK government to condemn escalating attacks on Palestinian healthcare workers and medical infrastructure by Israel.

MAP-supported women’s health clinic damaged in bombing of Jabalia refugee camp

A MAP-supported women’s health centre run by the Red Crescent Society for Gaza Strip (RCS4GS), was damaged in Israel’s heavy bombardment of Jabalia refugee camp last night.

“What do you know about fear?”: A message from Gaza to the international community

Amal Zaqout, Medical Aid for Palestinians’ (MAP) Community Programme Officer in Gaza, shares her message to the international community about the ongoing crisis in Gaza.

“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.

Palestine emergency update from MAP CEO Dr Aimee Shalan

An emergency update message from Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) CEO Dr Aimee Shalan, on the ongoing violence in Gaza and the West Bank and MAP's response at this critical time.

“Many people can hardly believe that they have survived”

Amid the Israeli bombardment of Gaza, including deliberate attacks on Palestinian homes and health facilities, Fikr Shalltoot, MAP's Director of Programmes in Gaza, reflects on a deadly past 24 hours.

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