What is happening in Gaza?
A ceasefire in Gaza offers hope to more than 2 million Palestinians who have endured months of devastating violence and destruction. Nearly 1.4 million people urgently need shelter, food, and medical support. Families have been trapped with nowhere safe to go, nowhere to live, and little to eat. Since October 2023, over 90% of homes have been damaged or destroyed, and much of the region’s farmland has been bombed—leaving communities almost entirely dependent on humanitarian assistance. Almost 2 million people are displaced, many having fled multiple times as so-called “safe zones” have come under attack.
Although some shelter aid, including tents, may soon be allowed into Gaza, access for most humanitarian organizations remains blocked. Every day without aid puts more lives at risk as famine looms and critical infrastructure—like hospitals, water systems, and humanitarian warehouses—remains in ruins. This ceasefire must be made permanent, and aid must flow freely to prevent further suffering and allow families to begin rebuilding their lives.
Where is Gaza?
The Gaza Strip is located on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered by Egypt on the southwest and Israel on the east and north.
Gaza is one of the most densely populated pieces of land on Earth. 2.3 million people live on the narrow strip of land, measuring 141 sq miles (41km long / 10km wide). Since 7 October 2023, 80% of homes here have been damaged or destroyed.
With civilians unable to leave, nowhere in Gaza is safe. Families are forced to move again and again in search of safety, but land, sea, and air bombardments are making that near impossible. There are large areas cut off, and people are continuously on the move.
