As the brutal war between Israel and Hamas intensifies and thousands are killed on both sides of the conflict, the need for humanitarian assistance continues to grow.
The number of war deaths rose to 1,300 in Israel and another 1,400 in Gaza by Thursday, but an increase is expected.
Thousands on both sides have been injured in the fighting as airstrikes and rockets have wiped out countless communities in both Israel and the Gaza Strip. Most of the victims, both Israelis and Palestinians, are civilians in urgent need of humanitarian assistance.
These organizations help victims of the Israel-Hamas war. AP
Here are several organizations you can donate to to help those affected by the Israel-Hamas conflict.
ALLMEP (Alliance for Middle East Peace) is a coalition of over 170 organizations that share the goal of building a peace state between Israel and Palestine.
The International Committee of the Red Cross is an independent humanitarian organization that has been present in Israel and the occupied territories since 1967 and works to improve access to vital services such as water and electricity.
Doctors Without Borders is an “independent, impartial and neutral” charity that provides medical assistance in humanitarian emergencies.
There are thousands of victims. AP
Save the Children is an organization that helps children in conflict. In response to the war, the organization issued an emergency alert that suggested “escalating violence” had left 1.2 million children in need of humanitarian assistance.
The Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF) is committed to providing affected children with medical support and basic needs, noting in a statement: “Mobilize in light of the recent violence that has left hundreds dead and thousands injured and homeless in Gaza “we use our resources.” unwavering determination.
Magen David Adom is Israel’s national emergency medical service, working on the front lines to provide care in critical situations.
The United Nations Disaster Relief Agency has set up shelters and provided vital assistance to hundreds of thousands of people displaced by the Israel-Hamas conflict.