Displaced Palestinians set up tents on a beach, near Deir el-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip

UNRWA ban in Israel is “reckless” and will cost Palestinian lives, says ActionAid Ireland

  • Date: 29/10/2024
  • Author: ActionAid Ireland

ActionAid has condemned the ban by the Israel parliament on the activities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in Israel which it claims paralyses the UN agency’s ability to provide essential humanitarian aid to millions of Palestinian refugees.  ActionAid Ireland CEO, Karol Balfe, said tonight: “This ban on UNRWA’s life-saving work in Israel.....

Al-Awda Hospital

ActionAid Ireland “horrified” at attacks on its partner hospital in northern Gaza and on Jabalia refugee camp

  • Date: 21/10/2024
  • Author: ActionAid Ireland

ActionAid Ireland said it is horrified at another devastating assault on Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza that has killed dozens, and the targeting of the upper floors of its partner hospital, Al-Awda. The latest attack in northern Gaza is placing the three remaining hospitals in the region under immense strain, and will push medical.....

Gaza Emergency - Food supply - ActionAid

ActionAid Ireland alarmed by report warning the Gaza Strip is on the brink of famine

  • Date: 18/10/2024
  • Author: ActionAid Ireland

ActionAid Ireland has said it is deeply alarmed by the findings of the latest IPC report which warns that the Gaza Strip is on the brink of famine. The report says that over 1.84 million people are experiencing acute food insecurity, with nearly 133,000 already facing catastrophic conditions. It also found that: ActionAid Ireland CEO.....