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Oxfam's reaction to the military attacks in Israel and the Gaza Strip

9 October 2023

Hundreds of people have been killed and thousands injured, and violence is expected to escalate in Israel and Palestine.

People inspecting the damage after an airstrike on the Sousi Mosque in Gaza, October 9, 2023. Photo: Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto/Shutterstock

Mustafa Tmaizi, Oxfam's Country Director in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel:

"Oxfam strongly urges all parties to immediately cease all military offensives and maintain restraint to prevent further escalation of the violence that only harms innocent civilians on both sides. "

Mustafa Tmaizi, Oxfam Country Director in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel

Oxfam monitors the humanitarian situation together with our local partners and international organizations. We also assess the safety and well-being of civilians, Oxfam staff and partners, especially in areas that lack adequate protection.


Contact person for interviews:

David Nieto | Media and Communications Coordinator | Oxfam in Jerusalem, Occupied Palestinian Territory of Jerusalem | Mobile/Whatsapp: +972 54 669 3992 | david.nieto@oxfam.org

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