
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 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.
Latest Reports and Briefs
Latest Statements and News
Trump Call for U.S. to Seize Control of Gaza, Displace Palestinian Population Amounts to a Call for Ethnic Cleansing
February 5, 2025

Palestinians in Gaza Have a Right to Return to their Homes; Refugees International Alarmed by Trump Call to ‘Clean Out’ Palestinians from Gaza
January 27, 2025

With Ceasefire Agreement, It’s Time to End Gaza’s Humanitarian Cataclysm
January 15, 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