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- Disasters Emergency Committee, comprising 15 charities, cites ‘catastrophic levels of need’
- DEC has begun to scale up operations in Palestinian enclave following ceasefire
LONDON: A group of 15 charities in the UK has appealed for donations from the British public for the people of Gaza to address its “catastrophic levels of need.”
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, announced last week, has seen an increase in aid supplies into the Palestinian enclave, where much of the population faces the threat of famine.
However, the 15 charities comprising the Disasters Emergency Committee say more is needed to meet demand.
The DEC said it has begun to scale up operations in Gaza, with several of its members — including the British Red Cross and Plan International UK — confirming that aid trucks have reached their destinations.
The group, which raised more than £50 million ($67.19 million) since launching the Middle East Humanitarian Appeal a year ago, has asked for further donations, saying £10 could provide blankets for two people, and £50 could feed five families for a week.
“Your support could save lives,” the DEC said on its website, adding that it is providing cash to residents to use as markets return, as well as handing out food, clean water and medical resources.