After two years of devastation and genocide, the announcement of this first-phase ceasefire undoubtedly brings a rare moment of relief to Gaza after two years of unrelenting devastation. It must now mark the beginning of real accountability and international action to protect civilian life and uphold international law.

More than 66,000 Palestinians have been killed. Nearly two million have been forced from their homes. Gaza’s hospitals are in rubble, its classrooms empty, its children starving. A man-made famine caused by the ongoing blockade is pushing families to the brink of survival. This is not peace. It is a pause in a humanitarian catastrophe that continues to unfold in plain sight. The international community must act to ensure lasting protection, justice, and recovery for Gaza’s people.

For two years, IDRF’s Palestinian staff and partners have risked their lives to deliver food, clean water, medical aid, and care while holding the line for families trapped under siege. 

With new crossings opening, IDRF is scaling up to reach cut-off communities in the north, expand coordination with local partners, and deliver vital aid: hygiene kits, winter clothing, blankets, and food.

This ceasefire opens a window for relief and renewed hope. It cannot undo years of suffering, but it can save lives, and that work begins now. With your continued support, IDRF will keep showing up for Gaza’s families, delivering relief today and helping rebuild tomorrow.