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Less than seven percent of pre-conflict water levels available to Rafah and North Gaza, worsening a health catastrophe

Nearly 1,700 kilometres of water and sanitation networks have been destroyed Big-ticket repairs of networks urgently needed but Israel baulks in approving supplies The resumption of aid into Gaza, including fuel to operate undamaged water and sanitation facilities along with water trucking, has improved the amount of water available to people in some parts of […]

Oxfam Australia reaction to Australia’s vote on ceasefire in Gaza

Oxfam Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s vote today in support of a United Nations resolution for an “immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire” in Gaza. Oxfam also welcomes Australia’s vote for a resolution defending the work of UNRWA, the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian refugees, which is the largest and most well-established agency that […]

Oxfam Australia welcomes Australia’s UN vote on the occupation of Gaza

Oxfam Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s decision to vote in favour of a United Nations resolution urging Israel to end its occupation of the Palestinian Territories. This shift in Australia’s stance aligns with the UN resolution demanding that “Israel bring to an end its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory as rapidly as possible.” […]

Oxfam Australia welcomes Australia’s backing of UN Resolution on “permanent sovereignty” of Palestinians

Oxfam Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s vote in favour of a United Nations resolution affirming the “permanent sovereignty” of Palestinians’ over their natural resources in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. By supporting this resolution, Australia has made a significant statement in support of Palestinians’ fundamental rights. Oxfam is deeply concerned by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in […]

Joint Release: Israel Receives Failing Grade on U.S. Demands in Gaza

On October 13, the U.S. Secretaries of State and Defence issued a letter to Israel demanding progress within 30 days on concrete measures to reverse the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Gaza. On the deadline for compliance, today, Tuesday, November 12, eight humanitarian organizations have released a scorecard assessing progress against these measures over the past 30 days, […]

Reaction to IPC’s famine alert in northern Gaza

In response to the alert issued last night, by the IPC’s Famine Review Committee, which warned of imminent famine in northern Gaza, Oxfam’s Middle East Director, Sally Abi Khalil, said:  “It is a crime against humanity for a country to unleash famine upon a population. For over a year Israel has used starvation as a weapon of […]

Oxfam reaction to Knesset decision

In reaction to the Knesset passing bills banning UNRWA from operating in areas under Israel’s control, Sally Abi Khalil, Oxfam Regional Director in the Middle East and North Africa said: “Israel has bombed Palestinians to death, maimed them, starved them, and is now ridding them of their biggest lifeline of aid. Piece by piece, Israel […]

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