ALT Text on graphic reads: We call on the government of Israel to immediately halt this offensive. Israel’s declared ground offensive on Rafah would be catastrophic and must not proceed. Nowhere in Gaza is safe, and repeated forced displacements have pushed people to Rafah, where they are trapped in a tiny patch of land and have no options. As aerial bombardment of the area continues, more than a million people, many living in tents and makeshift shelters, now face a dramatic escalation in this ongoing massacre.

ALT “Gazans cannot suffer further collective punishment through suspension of UNRWA funding by donors. New Zealand, Norway, Spain and Ireland have shown a better approach. Allegations need to be probed but vital humanitarian assistance must continue and expand in line with UNSC resolutions.” - Helen Clark