Mercy Corps Calls for an Immediate Ceasefire in Israel-Palestinian crisis
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As the Israel-Palestinian crisis marked its deadliest day in the week-long conflict so far, Sasha Muench, Palestine Director for Mercy Corps says: Over the weekend we witnessed a horrifying escalation in the violence in Gaza: the indiscriminate bombing of densely populated residential neighborhoods, including the homes of Mercy Corps staff and other aid workers in Gaza. The number of displaced people has doubled, with the UN now reporting some 35,000 Palestinians have had to flee their homes. Saturday night the family home of one of our team members was hit by artillery shells and damaged, leaving two family members seriously injured. They feel fortunate to be alive. Families across Gaza live in very dense residential areas and are subject to widespread attacks. Many people, including our team members, are sheltering family members who have lost homes or loved ones. More than 50 children have been
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