Urgent Need for Humanitarian Aid in Gaza Post-Ceasefire

As the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has been established, with the release of the remaining Israeli hostages, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro emphasizes the urgent necessity of increasing humanitarian aid to Gaza. With nearly 2 million people suffering from extreme hunger, a massive surge in food and medicine is essential to save lives. The Gaza Strip has been severely damaged by two years of war, and rebuilding efforts require a coordinated international response to support long-term reconstruction, including construction supplies, infrastructure support, and sanitation and utilities to sustain society.

Key Takeaways:

• The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has created an opportunity for a coordinated international humanitarian effort in Gaza.
• There is an urgent need to address the extreme hunger suffered by nearly 2 million Gazans, with a massive surge in food and medicine required to save lives.
• The Gaza Strip has been nearly leveled by two years of war, with countless Palestinian families returning home with nothing but what they could carry.
• Rebuilding efforts must support not just family homes, but also schools, hospitals, businesses, and necessary sanitation infrastructure and utilities.
• The Israeli government must remove roadblocks for the delivery of aid in a timely manner.
• Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro will continue to call for increasing humanitarian efforts in Gaza and urge President Trump to use diplomatic means to progress on long-term peace negotiations.
• The United Nations and UNWRA are trusted, experienced, and capable organizations to support the reconstruction effort.

Statistics:

• Nearly 2 million people in Gaza are suffering from extreme hunger.
• The Gaza Strip has been nearly leveled by two years of war.
• Countless Palestinian families have returned home with nothing but what they could carry.
• Reconstruction efforts require massive amounts of food, medicine, construction supplies, and infrastructure support.
• Sanitation and utilities are necessary to sustain society in the Gaza Strip.

Sources:

*[1] Office of Rep. Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) - Press Release on Gaza Humanitarian Aid*