Looking for Trouble

An urgent appeal from Gaza by the vice president of the Red Crescent

The Israeli army continues its military attacks against the Gaza strip, those attacks that started since Friday 10th of March 5:30 p.m., and continues the targeting of the Palestinian resistance’s armed men. These offensive acts are illegal according to international law, every human is entitled to a trial, and an act of assassination is illegal – while resisting occupation is legal, according to international law.

Usually the entire civilian population, including women and children, pay a large price and take the brunt of this situation.

Our concern is the lack of medication and supplies, and if the operation continues, the number of causalities will increase; currently the toll is 16 dead and 30 injured.

The Gaza Population already lives under a devastating humanitarian situation, while the occupation continues, and the internal conflict is not solved, and the governments of the world are silent. And indifferent.

We at the RCSG, appeal to the international community, and to our friends and supporters, to spread the word, bring pressure on your governments, and stop these attacks soon.

The humanitarian situation in Gaza is on the verge of collapse as the military attacks continue, while we lack electricity, and our medical facilities and hospitals have exhausted their fuel to operate the alternative generators.

We have insufficient medication – 186 basic medications are lacking in our pharmacies and drug stores, and in addition to the insufficient medical supplies, children in the special care baby units are in great danger. Renal dialysis patients and cancer patients are dying unnecessary, while unable to have their treatment, diabetic and asthmatic patients, as well as many chronic illness patients, those who need their medications regularly but cannot get them. The list is too long to mention.

Please act immediately to stop this attack against the Gaza population.

You have been always great supporters and showed your solidarity, at the most difficult times.

Yours sincerely,

Mona ElFarra
Vice president
Red Crescent society for Gaza strip
MECA Director –Gaza Strip
Mona4gaza@yahoo.com
0097-0598868222