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submitted 2 years ago by 0x815@feddit.de to c/news@beehaw.org

Unicef Spokesperson James Elder calls for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Palestine war. "Gaza must be opened for the safe, sustained and unimpeded access of humanitarian aid, including water, food, medical supplies, and fuel," he says.

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[-] kittenroar@beehaw.org 22 points 2 years ago

It makes me feel sick that Biden is sending more money to Israel, with no conditions, knowing that all of that money will be used for genocide.

It's also upsetting (but not surprising) to see so many Israel apologists on social media.

[-] TinyPizza@kbin.social 17 points 2 years ago

from the article

And then there is the trauma. When the fighting stops, the cost to children and their communities will be borne out for generations to come. Before this latest escalation, more than 800,000 children in Gaza – three quarters of its entire child population – were identified as needing mental health and psychosocial support. That’s before this latest nightmare.

1,000,000 children are being denied a livable present and future. The clock is ticking. Please call your local representatives.

[-] TexMexBazooka@lemm.ee 7 points 2 years ago

They don’t care. Never have.

[-] Domiku@beehaw.org 7 points 2 years ago

Call anyway! If they don’t feel pressure from their electorate, then they definitely won’t change their stances.

[-] Machinist3359@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

I agree, but it takes less than 10 min and is more impactful than lemmy posts

[-] blazera@kbin.social 16 points 2 years ago

unicef has been pleading for humanitarian aid to Gaza long before the hamas attack. It's not a fresh hell, it's been like this for a long time.

[-] bedrooms@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

God damn, I refreshed my donation to UNICEF and am hoping other people follow suit.

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