Unicef Spokesperson James Elder calls for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Palestine war. “Gaza must be opened for the safe, sustained and unimpeded access of humanitarian aid, including water, food, medical supplies, and fuel,” he says.
It makes me feel sick that Biden is sending more money to Israel, with no conditions, knowing that all of that money will be used for genocide.
It’s also upsetting (but not surprising) to see so many Israel apologists on social media.
unicef has been pleading for humanitarian aid to Gaza long before the hamas attack. It’s not a fresh hell, it’s been like this for a long time.
from the article
And then there is the trauma. When the fighting stops, the cost to children and their communities will be borne out for generations to come. Before this latest escalation, more than 800,000 children in Gaza – three quarters of its entire child population – were identified as needing mental health and psychosocial support. That’s before this latest nightmare.
1,000,000 children are being denied a livable present and future. The clock is ticking. Please call your local representatives.
They don’t care. Never have.
I agree, but it takes less than 10 min and is more impactful than lemmy posts
Call anyway! If they don’t feel pressure from their electorate, then they definitely won’t change their stances.
