Humanitarian Crisis Support

Understanding the Current Situation in Gaza

Economic Collapse: The ongoing blockade and conflict have devastated Gaza's economy. With most banks closed and traditional money transfers halted, residents are financially isolated, relying on informal networks for any financial assistance.
Scarcity and High Prices: Essential goods have become prohibitively expensive due to supply shortages and market manipulation. For example:
- A 25kg bag of flour can cost up to $415, a 30-fold increase since February 2025¹.
- Cooking oil and sugar prices have surged by over 1,200% and 1,400%, respectively².
- Basic items like eggs and butter are priced at $40 and $25, respectively, making them inaccessible to most³.
Water and Sanitation: Bombings have damaged water purification plants, leaving only two operational. These rely on seawater to provide purified drinking water, but access is extremely limited. For other needs, saltwater is used due to a lack of clean water.
Medical Shortages: Medicines are scarce and often sold on the streets by unlicensed individuals, raising serious health risks. The World Health Organization reports that 40% of essential treatments are unavailable, with increasing cases of malnutrition, disease, and injury⁴.

Mass Displacement: As of early 2025, over 90% of Gaza's population—approximately 2 million people—have been internally displaced. Many have sought refuge in overcrowded camps like Al-Mawasi, now home to over 500,000 people⁵⁶.
Harsh Winter Conditions: The winter of 2024–2025 brought flooding and destruction to over 110,000 tents, increasing cases of hypothermia and respiratory illness⁷⁸.
Inadequate Shelter and Resources: Displaced families live in makeshift shelters made of salvaged materials, with poor sanitation and high risk of disease⁹¹⁰.

Severe Shortages: Markets are nearly empty. Staples like flour and cooking oil are scarce and priced out of reach¹¹¹².
Inflated Prices: Flour now costs up to $415; other basic items follow suit¹³¹⁴.
Aid Distribution Challenges: Despite some trucks entering Gaza, they fall short of what’s needed. Looting, delays, and lack of coordination reduce impact¹⁵¹⁶.

Lack of Security: The absence of governance has led to disorder. In one incident, 98 of 109 aid trucks were looted by armed gangs¹⁷.
Favoritism: Without oversight, aid often reaches those with connections, not those in greatest need.
Artificial Scarcity: Some merchants hoard supplies to raise prices, worsening access for the average citizen.

Bank Transfers: Despite the closure of most banks, funds can still reach Gaza through the Bank of Palestine.
- Bank Information Required:
  - Account Holder Name
  - Account Number
  - Bank Name: Bank of Palestine
  - Swift Code: PALSPS22
Currency Exchange System: A common workaround involves outsiders sending money to a contact who releases local balances in Gaza — the most common and effective method of support.

Direct Purchases: Donations are pooled to buy goods locally and distribute them to those who can't afford inflated prices.
Documentation and Accountability: Trusted channels like غزة المعجزة document aid efforts publicly to ensure accountability.

Documentation: Ensure your donations are traceable through receipts, videos, or tracking sheets.
Verification: Use only verified channels — our list includes Gazans who livestream and document their on-the-ground efforts transparently.
Essential Supplies: Focus on funding food, water, medicine, and shelter, which remain the most urgent needs for displaced families.