In Gaza, an entire generation of children is now at risk of being ‘forgotten’. With the cumulative effects of unrelenting violence, forced displacement and loss of an entire school year likely to impact them for the rest of their lives. The time to act to provide relief and scale-up humanitarian aid is now, to protect children and ensure their recovery.
One year has passed since the latest escalation of conflict in Gaza, and nearly every facet of civilian life in Gaza has been destroyed. Israeli forces began a deadly campaign of airstrikes and ground invasions, killing more than 41,000 people, following an attack on Israel by Hamas and other armed groups, that killed 1,200 people and the taking of over 200 hostages.
The conflict has left the entire population in Gaza in crisis, without access to basic necessities such as adequate food, water, shelter, education and healthcare. Half of those affected are children.