• Since October 2023, Gaza has faced unprecedented devastation following over two years of intense bombardment and a total blockade.

• More than 71,000 Palestinians have been killed and over 171,000 injured.

• Despite a ceasefire agreement, airstrikes continue almost daily, and humanitarian access remains severely restricted.

Impact on Civilians

• Famine has been declared in Gaza City, with 77% of the population facing severe hunger.

• 246,000 children require treatment for malnutrition.

• Over 31,000 children under five are suffering from severe malnutrition.

• Many families are surviving on one meal every two to three days.

Healthcare & Aid Access

• Aid delivery remains obstructed: in December 2025, only 59% of UN-led missions were facilitated, while the rest were denied or delayed.

• No hospital in Gaza is fully functional.

• 18,500 critically ill patients, including 4,000 children, urgently need medical evacuation.

Winter Emergency

• 1.28 million people require emergency shelter assistance.

• Flooding and freezing temperatures pose a serious risk to lives.

Our Response

• Despite immense challenges, Islamic Relief teams and local partners remain on the ground, delivering emergency food, clean water, healthcare, and psychosocial support wherever access allows.

How You Can Help Families in Gaza

• R2,500 – Feeds a family for two weeks

• R4,150 – Provides a cash grant for essential household needs for one month

• R12,500 – Supplies specialised nutrition for 20 malnourished people

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