Ramadhan Relief 1435:  The World Federation sends more humanitarian aid to Gaza as violence escalates – Gaza Strip

The Ramadhan Relief Program is in progress in Gaza where The World Federation is working in partnership with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) to distribute food rations to families living in refugee camps.  Over the past several days, however, the region has witnessed a dramatic escalation in violence including a massive assault on Gaza where UNRWA has declared an emergency in the 5 areas that make up the Gaza Strip.

In response to this crisis, The World Federation is sending more aid to Gaza this Ramadhan. In this blessed and sacred month, we pray for the safety and well-being of all men, women and children living in the Gaza Strip who are affected by the ongoing violence. We pray for a united world where people of all faiths can work and live together for the betterment of all of humanity.

Upon continuous monitoring of the situation on the ground, UNRWA reported on 10^th July 2014 that the deteriorating situation in Gaza was marked by more heavy airstrikes and other fire over the past 24 hours. Latest reports indicate that:

·       -  274 missiles were fired by Israel to the Gaza Strip

·        - 311 rockets and 22 mortar shells were fired towards Israel

·        - Israeli navy fired 133 shells at targets where 56 houses in Gaza were bombarded

·        - IDF positioned at the border fired 45 tank shells

·        - Total death toll since 8^th July is 97, with 582 injured

·         - At least 28 children have been killed over this time period

Empty streets, closed banks and majority of markets not open, remains a common theme across the Gaza Strip. It is reported that most Government facilities are not functioning, except hospitals. People in Gaza are scared and fearful of what each new day may bring.

We must help our Palestinian Brothers and Sisters who require humanitarian assistance - please donate today to The World Federation Gaza Relief Fund