Gaza Appeal

The October ceasefire may have curtailed much of the fighting, but it did not end Israeli bombing raids, the destruction of Palestinian property and the killing of civilians. Over 50% of Gaza is under complete Israeli military control and access is denied.

The free flow of aid which was part of this agreement has not occurred. Many shipments are refused entry or travel coordination is impeded or denied, and there are significant shortages of many materials including fuel. No building materials are allowed in.

The majority of the population are still trying to live in vastly inadequate tents (these are old, not fit for purpose and in short supply) or badly damaged buildings with no amenities and no adequate sanitation as winter storms have battered Gaza.

As of 6th January, 71,391 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza and 171,279 injured since October 2023, along with over 1,000 Palestinians killed on the West Bank. Since the October ceasefire, 420 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza.

Now, more than ever, we need to act — for Gaza, and for Palestine as a whole.

We must keep demanding that our government stops arming Israel, that they pressure Israel to ensure that vital aid organisations are allowed to operate freely, that international law is upheld and that the occupation ends. And we must continue supporting those on the ground who are helping to rebuild lives and restore hope.

What your support makes possible

1. Winterisation and humanitarian aid

We are working with our partners to provide essential support for families trying to shelter in grossly inadequate tents and damaged buildings, responding at speed as children’s clothes and blankets become available at something approaching reasonable prices.

2. Essential medical care

Al Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza City has been hit eight times during the genocide and remains desperately short of medical supplies. Yet the team continues to provide emergency and surgical care — and is determined to resume general healthcare, cancer screening (especially for breast cancer), and physiotherapy for thousands of children who have lost limbs or bear the scars and burns of war.

A young boy smiling for the camera while collecting water in Gaza

3. Trauma support for women and children

UNICEF estimates over one million children in Gaza are deeply traumatised. Our partner DSPR’s trauma programmes help families cope, lower stress and begin to heal. With your help, they can expand this vital work and provide in-depth therapy to those who need it most.

4. Supporting Gaza’s young journalists

More than 260 journalists have been killed in Gaza — more than in all the wars of the 20th century combined. We Are Not Numbers gives young Gazans the training and platform to tell their stories — to show the world they are not just numbers. We’re helping them earn a dignified income and preserve their testimonies. Their voices must not fall silent.

5. Tent schools for Gaza’s children

Schools have been closed for two years and 95% have been damaged or destroyed. We’re working with teachers to run tent schools in Al Mawasi and Gaza City — giving children the chance to learn, play and hope again.

A young girl drinks clean water from a plastic bottle in Gaza

6. Rebuilding on the West Bank

In the South Hebron Hills and across Area C, families face home demolitions, land confiscations and settler violence. We’re helping rebuild homes and livelihoods — standing alongside communities in places like Masafer Yata and just south of Bethlehem.

This ceasefire is not the end of Gaza’s struggle — we are hoping it’s the beginning of rebuilding. Please give what you can today to help Palestinians heal, rebuild and reclaim hope.