John – We are extremely concerned about the worsening situation in Gaza and Israel.

Save the Children condemns the killing of civilians – especially children – in the strongest possible terms. Children are always the most at risk in every conflict, and we must protect them. Children have the right to a life free from violence and to live in peace – no matter where they are born or where they live.

With the death toll climbing, children are at risk and terrified in both Gaza and Israel. Children have been killed and injured in every major escalation, not to mention suffering from serious longer-term mental health impacts – they’ve never emerged unscathed.

Enough is enough. We urgently call for the violence to stop.

We must deliver emergency aid, unimpeded. We must allow children and their families to seek safety. We must scale up humanitarian assistance to meet the demands of the crisis. We must provide lifesaving aid to children.

Save the Children has released resources from our Children’s Emergency Fund to protect children impacted by this devastating violence. This fund supports children in crisis around the world to ensure we can be there in their times of greatest need.

By contributing to this fund now, you can ensure we’re equipped to respond when emergencies strike and protect children when they’re most at risk. Please rush an immediate donation to the Children’s Emergency Fund to support children in crisis at this critical moment.

We must protect children. We must stop the war on children.

Janti Soeripto
President & CEO, Save the Children