IBC RESPONSE TO GAZA CRISIS

The situation in Gaza is worsening by the day. According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), nearly 48,000 people have fled their homes in just the past few days, adding to more than 190,000 who have already been displaced since mid-August. Many of these families are led by women and elderly relatives, walking for hours in the heat, often barefoot, carrying exhausted or injured children.

Hospitals and clinics are overwhelmed. Gaza’s blood banks have already run out of critical supplies, even though hundreds of units are needed every day to keep patients alive. Some hospitals, damaged by nearby shelling, are now trying to care for the wounded while also sheltering displaced families.

Humanitarian workers are doing everything possible — offering water, medical care, dignity kits, and psychosocial support. But with borders closed, fuel running out, and insecurity blocking convoys, even the most urgent aid is delayed.

At IBC, we are watching this tragedy unfold with heavy hearts. Right now, our team is focused on gathering reliable information and connecting with trusted partners in Gaza. We are committed to responding thoughtfully and providing assistance where it is most needed.

Thank you for staying with us during these difficult times. Your solidarity gives us the strength to prepare and act for families who have lost everything.

It has been nearly three months since any humanitarian aid was able to reach Gaza due to the ongoing blockade. During this time, civilians have been pushed to the brink of starvation and dehydration, with urgent medical needs going unmet. According to reliable sources, May 20th marked a partial lifting of the blockade, allowing some humanitarian trucks to enter. However, the situation on the ground remains so severe that this initial delivery is only a drop in the ocean compared to the scale of the needs.

In response, IBC is actively working with our local partners in the region to coordinate operations and avoid duplication of efforts. We are currently preparing to dispatch trucks loaded with essential supplies including food parcels, medical items, hygiene basics, and canisters of clean drinking water. As we await final permission to enter, our teams are ready to act swiftly. We are grateful for your generous donations, as $500 will provide 5 families with 5 food baskets and nearly 300 liters of safe drinking water, including them in our upcoming distribution. 

Meanwhile, IBC has continued to support communities enduring prolonged trauma, uncertainty, and loss in Gaza. In the first quarter of 2025, we successfully completed the second phase of our “Supporting Resilience and Mental Health” project in Middle and South Gaza. The initiative focused on the rising mental health and psychosocial needs of displaced families, caregivers, and children affected by the ongoing conflict, which directly reached 4,468 people, with women and children making up the majority of beneficiaries. 

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your solidarity with the people of Gaza and invite you to continue supporting our efforts on the ground to assist the vulnerable communities there.

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