Member Statements: Israeli Forces Open Fire on Palestinians Seeking Food Aid in Gaza

In response to the attacks on Palestinians in Gaza City waiting for food aid, our Members have issued statements. Click on each Member’s name to read their full statement:

Bread for the World

Bread for the World is heartbroken by the deaths of more than 100 people in Gaza City who were waiting for desperately needed food aid trucks to arrive.

Read the full statement here: https://t.co/VPzgibDYcj pic.twitter.com/VsnbiSA3er

— Bread for the World (@bread4theworld) March 1, 2024

MedGlobal

“I have witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of war on the innocent civilians trapped in Gaza in a recent medical mission organized by medglobal as part of the WHO EMT initiative.Seeing the deaths and injuries among children and other civilians, the collapse of the healthcare system, the increase in outbreaks, malnutrition, and heightened insecurity has deeply affected me. This should never have occurred. Our nation bears a moral responsibility to halt the bombardments, enhance humanitarian aid, and spearhead efforts to rally the regional and international community in rebuilding Gaza. The children of Gaza have endured far too much suffering, and they deserve a future as promising and healthy as that of our own children.” – Dr. Zaher Sahloul, President of MedGlobal.

Life for Relief and Development

“Life for Relief and Development is working on the ground and sending humanitarian aid into Gaza including critically needed flour, food aid, tents, and blankets. We urgently call for a ceasefire, and an end to the war to prevent further civilian casualties and provide the them with critically needed humanitarian relief.” – Dr. Hany Saqr, CEO of Life for Relief and Development (LIFE)

InterAction

Tom Hart, President and CEO of InterAction, the leading alliance of non-governmental organizations and partners in the United States, released the following statement in response to the alarming news of Israeli forces opening fire on Palestinians waiting in line for food aid in Gaza.

Whether termed a humanitarian pause, a ceasefire, or by any other name, we urgently call for an end to the violence to prevent further civilian casualties and provide them humanitarian relief.

— Tom Hart (@Tom_InterAction) February 29, 2024

CARE

The deaths of people as they desperately seek food is a horrifying illustration of the catastrophe in #Gaza where people face both bombs and starvation. There is no alternative to an immediate #ceasefire; resumed, safe access for aid; release of all hostages.

— Michelle Nunn (@MichelleNunn) February 29, 2024

I am devastated by the news of large numbers of Palestinians being killed in #Gaza City. Already starving & exhausted by over 4 months of war, they were just trying to get food for their families. This is a complete disregard for humanity. https://t.co/lqOjd2Ha0L

— Sofia Sprechmann Sineiro (@SofiaSprechmann) February 29, 2024

Project HOPE

Project HOPE condemns today’s attacks on Palestinians in Gaza City waiting for food aid, resulting in the deaths of over 100 Palestinians and injuring more than 700 people.

The only solution to end mass suffering is an immediate and permanent ceasefire.https://t.co/KlmbCdSqbc pic.twitter.com/JXXH5afkck

— Project HOPE (@projecthopeorg) February 29, 2024

International Rescue Committee

We are appalled by reports today that more than 100 Palestinians were killed and over 750 injured after the Israeli military opened fire as desperate crowds sought food assistance in western Gaza.

— IRC – International Rescue Committee (@RESCUEorg) February 29, 2024

Save the Children

While children are dying from lack of food, their parents are dying trying to get it.

There are horrifying reports of 100+ killed and 760 injured while lining up for lifesaving food in Gaza.

We need a definitive ceasefire immediately. https://t.co/TUkG3ILqKT

— Save the Children US (@SavetheChildren) February 29, 2024

Islamic Relief USA

We just published our latest blog “More than 100 killed while desperately trying to get food aid in Gaza” on @Medium https://t.co/sCaoVsnRZ9 #blog #blogger #follow #relieflab

— Islamic Relief USA (@IslamicRelief) February 29, 2024

Refugees International

The mass killing today during an attempted aid distribution in #Gaza bears the clear hallmarks of a war crime.

There is no justification for the killing of civilians desperate to receive lifesaving relief for their families.https://t.co/kD1yI1wWQl

— Refugees International (@RefugeesIntl) February 29, 2024

Mercy Corps

“I am once again trying to find the words to describe my horror at the unnecessary loss of life in Gaza as at least a hundred people are reportedly killed and many more injured at a food distribution in Gaza City today.”
— Mercy Corps CEO @Tjada.https://t.co/7CcA6XM03R

— Mercy Corps (@mercycorps) March 1, 2024