Humanity & Inclusion: Silence and Inaction Enable Gaza’s Forced Displacement Crisis

Gaza, PALESTINE —Humanity & Inclusion strongly condemns silence and inaction on the Gaza City invasion.  

Below is a statement by Anne-Claire Yaeesh, Country Director, Occupied Palestinian Territory.

“We condemn the Israeli military invasion of Gaza City, which has once again resulted in mass killings and forced displacement of around one million Palestinians already enduring unimaginable hardship for almost two years now.   

The forced displacement orders in Gaza City, which include locations of humanitarian operations at this critical moment, will leave communities cut off from essential aid, compounding an already dire humanitarian crisis.  

For many families, this is the umpteenth time they have been uprooted, stripped of any safety or stability. The compounded trauma of repeated displacement is devastating, particularly for people with disabilities, who face immense challenges in accessing safe shelter, medical care, and basic services amid escalating violence. 83% of people with disabilities in Gaza have lost their assistive devices; how can they move to evacuate? How can they seek help? How can they survive? This is a death sentence for them.   

This was a pre-announced military operation, yet it was met with silence and inaction by the international community. The absence of accountability reflects a deeply troubling normalization of Israel’s impunity and underscores the ongoing, blatant violations of International Humanitarian Law. Civilians are being deliberately targeted while those with the power to act fail to intervene.  

We call on the international community to urgently uphold its responsibilities: to act to have an immediate and permanent ceasefire, unimpeded access of humanitarian aid, the unconditional release of hostages, ensure protection for civilians, demand accountability for violations, and take immediate measures to stop the continuous cycle of forced displacement and suffering.   

The people of Gaza cannot wait any longer.”

Spokespersons are available for interview upon media request.