
Palestine/Israel
Middle east & north africa
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 over 50,000 Palestinians 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 lasting 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.
Latest Reports and Briefs
Latest Statements and News

Refugees International Condemns Israeli Aid Obstruction As Civilians Starve
May 21, 2025
Refugees International Condemns Israeli Attacks on Civilians in Gaza, Calls for Immediate Resumption of Ceasefire
March 19, 2025
Trump Call for U.S. to Seize Control of Gaza, Displace Palestinian Population Amounts to a Call for Ethnic Cleansing
February 5, 2025
Latest Advocacy Letters
Urging Congress to Pass Joint Resolutions of Disapproval and End Arms Transfers to Israel
October 22, 2024
Refugees International Jointly Calls on President Biden to Comply with U.S. Law, End Support for War in Gaza
March 12, 2024
Open Letter to Secretary Austin: Act Now to Protect Civilians in Gaza
December 20, 2023