I am so overwhelmed by the latest news about the suffering of the people of Gaza that I have to mention it. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is the worst it has been since Israel first occupied the territory in 1967. More than 80% of Palestinians in Gaza rely on humanitarian assistance; travel in and out of Gaza is all but impossible; and supplies of food and water, as well as sewage treatment and basic health care are severely restricted.
Between 25-30% of the population of the Gaza Strip do not receive running water at home because electricity is not available for pumping. About 30-40 million liters of sewage flows untreated into the sea every day. Half the population in Gaza are children, and their education as well as their mental health is being damaged by the cumulative effects of the occupation, closures, poverty and violence. All of this is documented in a report drawn up by charities.
In the short term you can help to improve the well being of the Palestinian people by donating money and idea.
In the longer term, you can help by writing to the foreign secretary and the Prime Minister, asking them to bring pressure to bear on Israel to abide by international law, and to find a just settlement for the Palestinian people.
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