GAZA GENOCIDE
Ways We Can Help
We are witnessing genocide of Palestinian people in Gaza.Now more than ever, it's important for us to express our solidarity, raise our voices, and hold our leaders accountable.
* this is a live resource that will be continually updated.
LAST UPDATE: 10.19.23 10PM est
LEARN
What is Gaza?
Gaza is a small, 40 km strip of Palestinian land where Israel has trapped Palestinians under a brutal and illegal siege for 16 years and violent military rule for over 56 years.
It's the size of Detroit, with 4 times the people.
Who lives in Gaza?
Over 2 million Palestinians live in Gaza, half of whom are children.
The majority of Gaza's population are Palestinian refugees who were violently forced out of their ancestral homes by Israel and pushed into Gaza. Now, because of Israel's bombs, many in Gaza are losing their homes again.
What's Going On Right Now?
Since October 7, Israel has been bombing Gaza indiscriminately, targeting hospitals, schools, apartment buildings, marketplaces, and more, while totally cutting off water, food, and electricity.
As of October 17, Israel has killed over 2,750 Palestinians, including more than 1,000 children so far.
What does Israel's Siege on Gaza mean?
For over 16 years, Israel has trapped Palestinians in Gaza, hardly letting anyone leave, even to receive life-saving medical care.
Since 2007, Israel has restricted Gaza's electricity, drinking water, food, and medicine.
Who is Israel targeting in Gaza?
From their words-like saying Gaza has "no civilians"-to their actions- like bombing hospitals and schools in Gaza-Israeli officials have made clear their intent is to purposely
kill civilians.
What do international human rights orgs say about Israel's oppression of Palestinians in Gaza?
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have called on Israel to end its apartheid system against Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.
The UN has called Gaza "unlivable" for years due to Israel's brutal siege.
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SIGN PETITIONS
Let our leaders know that we won't be complicit in genocide. Signing these petitions takes very little time and they can make a big impact in showing our leaders that we won't be silent against genocide.
STAY INFORMED & SHARE
Your biggest impact is your voice on social media or in-person. Share and educate your friends and your family about important world issues. Follow these accounts, share and engage with their content and stories.
Live From Gaza
Content Hubs
Analysis
BOYCOTT, DIVEST, SANCTIONS
A call for boycotts, divestment and sanctions (BDS) as a form of non-violent pressure on Israel.This means not supporting any business, organization, or leader who funds or supports Israel.See below brands to boycott.
DONATE
Although there is a land, air, and sea blockade of Gaza, donating to these humanitarian organizations will help aid reach Gaza and Palestine as soon as the blockade is lifted.
BOOKS
“The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine” by Illan Pappe
“The Question of Palestine”by Edward Said
Freedom is a Constant Struggleby Angela Davis
On Palestine by Ilan Pappe and Noam Chomsky
SUPPORT
Learning about and supporting Palestinian culture is also a way of showing solidarity with the cause. Here is a list of Palestinian businesses to support.