How to help Gaza and Lebanon: Make your voice heard
The situation in Gaza is getting worse every day. Unimaginable violence continues.
Over 2 million people are being deliberately deprived of everything they need to survive – water, food, medical help, and shelter.
Now the violence has escalated in Lebanon and other parts of the Middle East, forcing over a million people from their homes.
Here are some ways you can stand in solidarity and make your voice heard.
Last updated: 23 October 2024
Sign the petition: call for a ceasefire now
Horrific and relentless attacks on Gaza by the Israeli government have killed tens of thousands of people. The recent escalations of violence in Lebanon and the wider region are the result of a catastrophic failure from world leaders to secure a ceasefire in Gaza.
Demand urgent action from the UK government.
Donate to Gaza-Lebanon appeal
The continuing Israeli bombardment and restrictions on access to Gaza has made any kind of large scale humanitarian response impossible.
Over 2 million Palestinians are in desperate need of basic resources – food, water, shelter and safety.
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have forced more than one million people to flee their homes, leaving many in urgent need of humanitarian aid.
Despite huge obstacles, our colleagues and partners in Gaza and Lebanon are working relentlessly in their communities, often risking their lives. They are distributing food, clean water and sanitation, hygiene kits, providing trauma counselling and so much more.
We are looking for a ceasefire. We are looking for humanitarian aid to support the resilience of the people in the Gaza Strip.”
Oxfam staff member Wassem, speaking from Gaza.
Sign the petition: Stop arming Israel
Oxfam placed a replica Mark 84 2,000-pound bomb, used by the Israeli military in Gaza to devastating effect, opposite the British Parliament. Image: Andy Aitchison / Oxfam
Horrific violence continues to cause unimaginable death and destruction in Gaza, Lebanon, and other parts of the Middle East.
The UK is helping to fuel these attacks by continuing to allow arms sales to Israel, despite the clear risk that they are being used to commit war crimes.
A partial suspension of arms sales is not enough. Join us in telling the UK government to end ALL arms sales to Israel now.
Display a ceasefire poster
Show solidarity and campaign for peace where you live.
Help keep the pressure on by displaying posters in your community.
You can stick them on your windows or ask friends, neighbours, community spaces or local businesses to display them.
Support Palestinian farmers
Elayan, a farmer in Aqqaba, harvesting his almonds. Image: Zaytoun
Zaytoun is an award-winning social enterprise. Their mission is supporting the livelihood of Palestinian farmers through fair trade.
Buy goods from local producers, including extra virgin olive oil, Jericho’s finest Medjoul dates, or handmade Nablus soap.
Each product carries a message, the story of the people of Palestine, their love for their lands and the rich heritage they carry.
Learn
Explore these resources to learn more about Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
- Read more about what’s happening in Gaza
- Read more about what’s happening in Lebanon
- +972 Magazine – independent journalism from Israel and Palestine
- Explore learning resources by Makan – a Palestinian-led transformative education organisation
- Read resources from Jerusalem-based organisation B’Tselem about human rights violations in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
- Learn about challenges to the wellbeing of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees - from Medical Aid for Palestinians