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

New report highlights catastrophic conditions and aid delivery challenges in Gaza

  • Date: 31/07/2024
  • Author: ActionAid Ireland

The latest Humanitarian Snapshot Report from NGOs operating in Gaza, including ActionAid, has revealed an increase in dire conditions and overwhelming obstacles impeding aid efforts in the region. The report, covering the period from 13 to 29 July 2024, details the escalating humanitarian crisis faced by the 2.1 million Palestinians living in Gaza – and.....

ActionAid's partner WEFAQ distributing hot food and fresh fruit and vegetables. Rafa, Gaza

ActionAid Ireland says humanitarian workers are delivering life-saving aid in Gaza despite perilous danger

  • Date: 25/07/2024
  • Author: ActionAid Ireland

ActionAid Ireland has said humanitarian workers in Gaza are continuing to deliver life-saving aid to people in need, despite facing enormous dangers and challenges as conditions further deteriorate. ActionAid Ireland CEO, Karol Balfe, said staff at partner organisations have described how, against the odds and in the face of constant danger, they are still providing.....

ActionAid Ireland welcomes historic ICJ ruling declaring Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territory is unlawful

  • Date: 19/07/2024
  • Author: ActionAid Ireland

ActionAid Ireland has welcomed the historic judgement of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) which has declared that the Israeli Government’s continued occupation of the Palestinian territory is unlawful.  The ICJ concluded that Israel’s treatment of Palestinians in the occupied territory constitutes systematic discrimination, and that its legislation and measures in the West Bank and.....