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Some Israelis are against humanitarian aid entering Gaza. According to a poll published by Globes, 22% of Israelis think that "Israel should not provide humanitarian aid (to Gaza) at all during wartime", 27% of Israelis think that Israel should provide as much as needed, and 44% of Israelis think that Israeli aid should be linked to the return of hostages.
Nubar Hovsepian wrote in the Journal of Palestine Studies that the book is "overwhelming, but a must-read nevertheless". [2] Publishers Weekly highlighted the amount of documentation the book uses to support its content and wrote that "readers with fixed positions, either in agreement or disagreement with Finkelstein, will find much to engage with here".
The Palestinian NGOs Network (PNGO or PNGO Net) is an umbrella organization of about 30 Palestinian non-government organisations (NGOs) in the Palestinian territories formed to enhance coordination, consultation and cooperation between member NGOs and to strengthen Palestinian civil society and contribute to the establishment of a Palestinian state. [1]
Islamic Relief challenged the designation, suggesting Israeli analysts have confused the charity with the al Wafa hospital, in Gaza, which has been supported by both the United States and United Kingdom. [2] The charity is based in Gaza City. Translated into English its name is the "Loyalty Society To Care For The Aged."
The organization also helps suffering children from other Middle Eastern nations, based on medical need. The PCRF has built two pediatric cancer departments in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. [4] In addition to physical medical care, the PCRF operates a mental health program in Gaza. [7]
Donors pledged US$4.481 billion at the Sharm el-Sheikh conference to help the Palestinian economy and rebuild the Gaza Strip. [3] The biggest donor was Saudi Arabia with $1 billion, followed by the United States with $900 million, a third for humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip and the rest to assist the Palestinian Authority of President Mahmoud Abbas. [4]
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Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) is a British charity [1] that offers medical services in the West Bank, Gaza and Lebanon, and advocates for Palestinians' rights to health and dignity. [2] It is in special consultative status with ECOSOC since 2002. [3]