ISLAMIC RELIEF USA- ON CURRENT PALESTINIAN CRISIS.
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Current Crisis
• "The situation is absolutely disastrous." - United Nations official (CNN)
• First day of the Gaza crisis was the bloodiest in over 40 years (BBC)
• Over 310 killed and 1,400 injured in first two days alone
• Hospitals not able to cope with the injuries; desperate for supplies
• Severe shortage of food, fuel and other staple needs; majority of families rely on candles for lighting due to power blackout
• Aid groups say current humanitarian situation in Gaza the worst in 30 years (CNN)
• "The children are terrified. Adults are unable to provide them with security or warmth.
Hospitals are stretched out of the limits. We need blood and medicine and surgical equipment." -Dr. Eyad El-Sarraj, Head of Gaza's Mental Health ProgramDonate now to help the victims!Islamic Relief's Response:
• $126,000 worth of medical supplies provided to hospitals in Gaza within 48 hours of the crisis
• Another $250,000 worth of aid to be provided in the following few days
• A multi-million dollar emergency appeal has been launched
• Already established office and staff in Gaza able to respond quickly
• Islamic Relief is arranging for a coordination meeting with the United Nations' World Health organization (WHO) and all other NGOs operating in Gaza.
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