#Great March of Return

New MAP fact sheet: Addressing Gaza's humanitarian emergency

MAP has released a new fact sheet, which discusses the humanitarian emergency in Gaza and recommends how the UK Government can address the unprecedented crisis.

An unprecedented crisis for Palestinians: How will the UK respond?

Writing in the New Statesman last week, MAP CEO Aimee Shalan called on the UK Government to address an unprecedented crisis for Palestinians

Watch: MAP supported surgeons treat Gaza's wounded

In September, Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) supported another limb reconstruction mission to Gaza in partnership with IDEALS. Over five days, the team of UK medics supported local health workers in the treatment of protesters injured by Israeli forces.

New MAP film: Gaza health workers risking life and limb

In MAP’s latest film, health workers in Gaza describe being injured by direct hits from tear gas canisters whilst carrying out their crucial, life-saving work at the "Great March of Return" demonstrations.

Five months under fire: Gaza health workers speak out

Every day for the next week, MAP will release the testimonies of health workers in Gaza who have been injured by the Israeli military whilst carrying out their crucial work.

Abdallah al-Qutati: Family and colleagues of third paramedic killed in Gaza speak out

In MAP's latest film, the family, colleagues and friends of 22-year-old first responder Abdallah al-Qutati, who was shot dead by Israeli forces last week, speak out about the circumstances of his killing and their demands for protection and accountability.

Update: Palestinians killed in Gaza at protests and during air strikes

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP)’s remains deeply concerned about the serious risk to the life and welfare of Palestinians amid the worsening security situation in Gaza.

MAP delivers limb reconstruction equipment to Gaza

This month MAP delivered urgently needed limb reconstruction equipment to Gaza, thanks to the response we received to our Gaza Emergency Appeal.

MAP CEO gives evidence to Parliament’s International Development Committee

This week, Aimee Shalan, CEO of MAP, gave evidence to the parliamentary International Development Committee on the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

Killing of Gaza paramedic Razan al-Najjar underlines need for accountability

Attacks on medical teams in Gaza not only risk the life and health of staff and patients, but also undermine the overall capacity of Gaza’s health system, already struggling under a decade of blockade and closure, with longstanding shortages of medical supplies, electricity and fuel.

MAP at the World Health Assembly: Health of Palestinian refugees

Last week MAP attended the World Health Assembly. MAP’s Advocacy and Campaigns Director was part of a panel - including from Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital (remotely), The Lancet, WHO and UNRWA - discussing “Health of Palestinians : 70 years after the Nakba”.

MAP among organisations urging UK government to support UN Gaza inquiry

Joint statement on behalf of UK-based humanitarian, development, human rights and faith organisations working to support the rights of the Palestinian people expressing deep concern by UK Government’s decision not to support UN Gaza inquiry.