Today, nearly every person in Gaza is struggling to find enough food to survive, with hundreds of thousands on the brink of famine. Starvation is not a distant threat but an immediate and devastating reality for civilians and aid workers alike. Since May, more than 1,000 people have been killed while trying to obtain food. These are not isolated tragedies but reflect the consequences of severe restrictions on humanitarian access. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Currently, aid distributions in Gaza average just 28 trucks per day, far from enough to meet the most basic needs of Gaza\u2019s more than 2 million people. The growing gap between what is needed and what is reaching people is a direct threat to civilian survival. Principled humanitarian access must be protected. This is not just a moral imperative but a legal obligation under international humanitarian law, which guarantees civilians the right to receive impartial assistance during armed conflict. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Global Communities urges all parties to agree to an immediate and permanent ceasefire to save lives and allow families to safely access essential food, water and medical care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
All land crossings into Gaza must be fully opened to humanitarian organizations, without restriction. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Administrative barriers that impede the delivery of lifesaving aid must be lifted. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Every civilian, no matter where they are, must be able to receive assistance safely and without discrimination. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We also urge returning to a United Nations-led response that is carried out by experienced, independent organizations operating under international law. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We call on all governments, donors and the international community to continue supporting principled humanitarian efforts and to protect the space in which neutral actors work to save lives. In times of conflict, our strongest commitments must be to humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence, so we can serve people in need without fear or favor. These commitments must be upheld in Gaza, urgently and without exception. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Global Communities has been on the ground in Gaza since the beginning of this conflict, providing lifesaving assistance under extraordinary and often dangerous conditions. Our teams have mourned the loss of cherished colleagues, operated under constant threat of violence, and endured the same shortages of food and water as the communities we serve. Despite these challenges, we remain steadfast in our commitment to the people of Gaza and advocating for their rights and well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Today, nearly every person in Gaza is struggling to find enough food to survive, with hundreds of thousands on the brink of famine. Starvation is not a distant threat but an immediate and devastating reality for civilians and aid workers alike. Since May, more than 1,000 people have been killed while trying to obtain food.…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[81],"tags":[],"gc_country":[10,26],"gc_area_of_expertise":[],"class_list":["post-3578","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-press-releases","gc_country-middle-east","gc_country-west-bank-gaza"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n