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A new year’s message from MAP’s President, Baroness Morris of Bolton

For the group of doctors and humanitarians who grouped together to form MAP, medical relief wasn’t just about saving lives, but was a tangible act of solidarity.

A Christmas message from MAP’s CEO, Melanie Ward

It has become hard to find the right words to express the horrors of the last few months. Like you, I have watched the images coming out of Gaza each day with dread.

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.

Health and human rights organisations demand accountability for violations of international law in Jenin

On World Humanitarian Day, health and human rights organizations demand accountability for violations of international humanitarian law in Jenin, including lack of protection for medical personnel and damage caused to hospitals by the Israeli military.

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.

British parliamentarians raise attacks on healthcare and call for accountability in Commons debate

On 20 April, British parliamentarians helped to highlight the issue of attacks on Palestinian healthcare in the occupied West Bank, and the need for action from the UK government.

Israeli forces attack Palestinian worshippers and obstruct paramedics in Al Aqsa Mosque raid

On 5 April, Israeli forces stormed Al Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem and attacked worshippers inside.

MAP speaks out against attacks on Palestinian healthcare at UN Human Rights Council

As Israeli settler and military violence continues to surge in the West Bank, MAP has been calling for protection of Palestinian healthcare and civilians at the UN Human Rights Council.