Urgent: Support Families in Gaza through TEAR Fund

An article by Frank    2 Comments

With reports saying that 46% of Palestinian deaths in this assault on Gaza are women and children and the humanitarian crisis there now being seen as a catastrophe, I would urge you to consider supporting this appeal.

TEAR Fund New Zealand has launched an emergency appeal for Gaza in the wake of mounting civilian casualties and internal displacement caused by Israel’s response to Hamas’ rocket attacks.

Executive Director of TEAR Fund, Stephen Tollestrup said: “The Israeli response to Hamas militants lacks any sense of proportion and as a result, the ordinary Palestinians of Gaza are facing a large-scale humanitarian crisis. Much of the civic and municipal infrastructure of the strip has been destroyed and essential resources such as water, medicine, fuel, clothing, emergency rations and shelter are needed immediately.”

The appeal working through TEAR Fund’s non-militant Christian partners will give special attention to children and aged caught in the conflict.

“The attacks have come after months of what can only be described as a blockade of Gaza, leaving the people there already under-resourced and in poor condition.”

TEAR Fund calls on both Israel and Hamas to immediately end hostilities.

Donations can be made through TEAR Fund’s emergency appeal by clicking here, or by phoning 0800 800 777.