Palestine/Israel

Advocacy for Palestine/Israel

What is Happening?

The Palestinian-Israeli conflict has been ongoing for more than seven decades. Today, there are nearly 7 million Palestinian refugees around the world. In Gaza, an endless cycle of violence and the ensuing Israeli blockade have created decades of substantial humanitarian needs. 

On October 7, 2023, Hamas undertook a brutal attack on Israel that led to the killing of more than 1,100 people and the taking of 251 hostages. The attack prompted a deadly Israeli military campaign on Gaza in response that has killed almost 40,000 Palestinians, injured more than 91,000 people, and displaced an estimated 1.9 million people among Gaza’s population of 2.1 million. An endless cycle of violence and failure to reach a hostage deal and ceasefire has created catastrophic humanitarian needs, including the high potential for famine, affecting both Palestinian civilians and the remaining hostages alike. 

Israeli authorities have also committed repeated abuses and violations against Palestinians in the West Bank, and the Palestinian authority in the West Bank are also responsible for significant human rights violations.

What Must Be Done? 

Refugees International is calling for an immediate ceasefire and the unconditional release of hostages, protection of civilians and aid workers, a robust famine relief plan, and restoration of support to UNRWA.