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UK abstains on creation of UN Commission of Inquiry into violations of international law in Gaza

During a special session today, the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva adopted a resolution mandating the creation of an independent, international Commission of Inquiry to investigate all violations of international humanitarian and international human rights law in the occupied Palestinian territory, with a particular focus on recent events in Gaza.

Join MAP at the World Health Assembly: Health of Palestinian refugees

If you are attending the World Health Assembly in Geneva next week come along to hear MAP speak on a panel alongside the WHO, UNRWA, The Lancet and other healthcare professionals.

Message of thanks from MAP's Director of Programmes in Gaza

MAP's Director of Programmes in Gaza, Fikr Shalltoot, has a message of thanks to everyone who has donated to our Gaza Emergency Appeal so far and explains how MAP plans to use the money raised.

MPs call for independent inquiry into Gaza killings, support for struggling healthcare

On Tuesday, Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry MP tabled an urgent question on the issue of violence against protesters in Gaza. Read our summary of the discussion here.

Deadliest day in Gaza since 2014: devastating injuries and medics under attack

MAP is greatly saddened by the high loss of life and further mass casualties in Gaza this week and outraged that the safety of medical workers in Gaza was once again endangered as they carried out their vital humanitarian functions.

Deadliest day in Gaza since 2014: at least 58 Palestinians killed and 2,771 injured

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) is greatly saddened by the high loss of life and further mass casualties in Gaza yesterday.

Nakba 70: Amal Zaqout, MAP's Community Programme Officer in Gaza

Amal Zaqout, MAP’s Community Programme Officer, describes life as a Palestinian refugee in Gaza

Gaza update: One Palestinian killed and hundreds injured, MAP’s team responding

Hundreds of casualties were once again reported on the seventh Friday of the Great March of Return protests in Gaza.

Calls for accountability grow as Israel’s use of force against Gaza protesters continues

On the sixth Friday of the Great March of Return protests, 1,400 people were injured by Israeli forces, including 149 children. Of the injured, 83 had suffered gunshot wounds.

In Palestine, training to be a doctor is impeded by the occupation

A new report by the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations, a network of 1.3 million medical students, has highlighted the significant barriers to medical education in the occupied Palestinian territory.

FILM: MAP’s vital work treating gunshot wounds in Gaza

In our latest film you can see how, amid Israel’s violent response to the Great March of Return, MAP is ensuring that injured protesters are able to receive the best care possible within Gaza’s beleaguered health system.

MAP raises concerns over mental health impact of violence against Gaza protesters

A high number of casualties were once again reported on the fifth Friday of the Great March of Return protest in Gaza. According to the Ministry of Health, three people were killed by Israeli security forces, and 883 injured, including 58 children.

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