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The platform "Documenting the Targeting and Destruction of the Health Sector in the Gaza Strip" presents accurate and detailed information about the Israeli assault on health during the genocidal war. This includes data on the attacks on healthcare facilities and health workers who have been killed, abducted, tortured, and maimed by Israeli forces during the genocide, and relevant statements by international organizations and healthcare institutions. These are complemented by original analysis by researchers and authors covering a range of issues in the targeting of the health sector, through which Israeli occupation forces have created a "war biosphere". Read more

A month after mass graves discovered at Gaza hospitals, international investigations and accountability are essential

More than one month on from the discovery of hundreds of bodies buried in mass graves at two Gaza hospitals, Nasser and Al Shifa, Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) is deeply concerned that no international investigators have yet been allowed to enter Gaza to access these and other sites of potential atrocities, in order to preserve vital evidence and pursue truth and accountability.

How we’re responding to the war on Gaza

We spoke to Mohammed Al Khatib, MAP’s Senior Programme Manager in Gaza, to hear about the team’s work, and how supporters’ donations are being used to uphold Palestinians’ rights to health and dignity in Gaza. 

500 healthcare workers killed during Israel’s military assault on Gaza

As Gaza mourns 500 healthcare workers killed in almost nine months of Israel’s military assault, Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) calls for independent investigations and an end to impunity.

MAP’s emergency response
Gaza: Destruction of HI’s warehouse in Rafah

HI strongly condemns the destruction by the Israeli army of its warehouse in Rafah and all the humanitarian equipment it contained.

HI mourns tragic death of staff member in Gaza

Handicap International / Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is deeply saddened and outraged by the killing of our colleague, Muna, and her entire family after Israeli forces indiscriminately bombed her house in southern Deir Al-Balah, Gaza on 8 June 2024.

Gaza: HI response to the humanitarian crisis

HI employs 40 people in the Gaza Strip, supported by 300 volunteers. The organisation is also engaged in Egypt and Lebanon, helping to address the impact of the crisis there.

Lara, a disabled child in war

Lara, 8, has cerebral palsy. She is living the terrifying experience of war as a child with disabilities.

After a serious injury, Thaer can now walk again thanks to HI
A journey to restore hope

Muhammad is a young man full of energy and hope. HI helped him recover from a devastating injury. He tells his story.

Palestinian Ministry of Health (Gaza Strip)
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)