Malala urges Israeli government to allow humanitarian aid in Gaza
Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai has once again called for a ceasefire and urged the Israeli government to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza.
“I’m horrified to see the bombing of Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza and unequivocally condemn it,” he said in a post on social media site X, along with a video.
“I urge the Israeli government to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza and reiterate the call for a ceasefire. I am directing $300K to three charities helping Palestinian people under attack,” she added.
The education activist also shared links to organizations collecting donations.
In the video, Malala is seen addressing her fans and followers, stating, “I’m here to add my voice to those from Palestine, Israel, and around the world crying out for peace.”
“Collective punishment is not the answer. Half of Gaza’s population is under 18-years-old. They should not be forced to live their entire lives under bombing and an unjust occupation.”
She further adds, “I’m directing $300,000 to charities working to help Palestinian children and people in danger. I ask everyone who’s watching this video to donate to organizations providing humanitarian aid. Together, we must make it clear to our leaders that we expect them to work towards immediate ceasefire and an enduring peace.”
I’m horrified to see the bombing of al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza and unequivocally condemn it. I urge the Israeli government to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza and reiterate the call for a ceasefire. I am directing $300K to three charities helping Palestinian people under attack. pic.twitter.com/JiIPfnTUvY
— Malala Yousafzai (@Malala) October 17, 2023
Malala has previously called for an “immediate ceasefire” after attacks in Israel and Palestine.
“I join the call for an immediate ceasefire. As I have processed the tragic news of the past days, I think of the Palestinian and Israeli children caught in the middle. I was only 11 years old when I witnessed violence and terrorism.”
“We woke up to the sounds of mortar shells, saw our schools and mosques destroyed by bombs. Peace became something we could only dream about.”
She continued to highlight, “War never spares children – not those kidnapped from their homes in Israel, not those hiding from airstrikes or without food and water in Gaza. Today, I am grieving for all the children and people longing for peace and justice in the Holy Land.”