‘Protect civilians. Facilitate aid. Release hostages. Renew a ceasefire.’ This is the final line in an unprecedented press release issued by heads of OCHA, UNICEF, UNOPS, UNWRA, WFP and WHO on 7th April 2025. The whole press statement makes really grim reading, detailing the urgent and overwhelming humanitarian need in Gaza. ‘For over a month,Continue reading “Humanitarian Call for Ceasefire Now”
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A picture worth a thousand words
Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. The image of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, in a clean white coat, walking through the rubble of northern Gaza on December 27th 2024 towards an Israeli tank, is such an image. Dr Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, refused to leave until the lastContinue reading “A picture worth a thousand words”
Stepping out of the boat... 