Opulent Philanthropy strongly opposes terrorism, violence against civilians, hate, and other acts that threaten human life, livelihood, and dignity, and wishes for the restoration of peace in the region.

The human cost of the conflict in Gaza is not able to be denied. Over 5,000 people have been killed since the conflict began, including 2,055 children. Approximately 70% of Gaza's population has been displaced, and over 181,000 homes have been destroyed. Over 1 million children are “trapped” in Gaza with no safe place to go and warned of the devastating impacts of lacking medication and electricity to power vital health infrastructure in the enclave.

During this geopolitical maneuvering, the people of Gaza face a desperate reality. There is no safe haven or road in Gaza.

The healthcare system teeters on the brink of collapse, and fuel shortages hinder the distribution of aid and delivery of essential services. As Israeli airstrikes and rocket attacks from Gaza continue, the Biden administration is urging for a delay in ground invasion to allow for negotiations and aid delivery. Yet, as each day passes, the conflict shows no signs of abating, leaving the people of Gaza caught in the crossfire of a battle with no end in sight.

On Saturday, the efforts of many global humanitarian relief advocacy groups came into fruition as the Gaza Corridor officially reopened, allowing a significant flow of humanitarian aid to enter the strip. This marked a critical point in addressing the crisis and bringing much-needed relief to those who have been suffering on Palestinian territory. The resources coming into the region as the only hope many there have.

I mean the devastation is cataclysmic. The important thing to understand about the Palestinians who live in Gaza they've got no place else to go. The Egyptians don't want them. Other Arab countries don't want them. They're kind of there because they must be there. And they're trying to make their homes under very difficult conditions. They have this Hamas group that is using them as shields for all its vicious ventures against the state of Israel and the Israeli people.

The United Nations is watching closely for signs that Hamas is diverting humanitarian aid meant for civilians in Gaza, the US State Department said, adding that it has not reported any such signs so far.

United Nations agencies are the ones who are delivering the humanitarian assistance once it gets into Gaza, and to this date they have not reported to us any signs of diversion, State Department spokesperson Matt Miller said.

Miller said the UN has several mechanisms to ensure that Hamas does not divert the aid meant for civilians.

It is critical that Palestinian civilians in Gaza who need life-saving assistance receive it as soon as possible. We will continue to work with trusted and experienced humanitarian partners to make sure this funding reaches those who are suffering.

The funding will go towards providing food, water, medical assistance protection services and other life-saving assistance to civilians in the area, while ensuring no money goes into the hands of Hamas.

The 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza, half of whom have fled their homes, are rationing food and drinking dirty water. Meanwhile, hospitals say they're running low on medical supplies and fuel for emergency generators. The Hamas-run Health Ministry says five hospitals have stopped functioning due to fuel shortages and bombing damage.

Earlier this week, at least 500 people were killed following an explosion at the Al Ahli Arab Hospital in the middle of Gaza City, which was sheltering thousands of residents who fled their homes in northern Gaza amid on-going Israeli airstrikes.

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